The origins of COVID-19 are rather murky, as Jasper Becker argues in “Made in China.” We need an independent inquiry into the origin of COVID-19 that also examines America’s cooperation with China on its research into coronaviruses.   

Through this collection of interviews, Chomsky highlights many issues facing contemporary society. The book discusses the pandemic and the rise of right-wing populism, with a particular focus on the effects of the Trump presidency.

"Adolescents in Humanitarian Crisis" offers an insight into issues facing adolescents in crisis situations. It spans multiple regions and issues, covering adolescents who are internally displaced, living in refugee camps, or living under occupation.

Christopher Bickerton and Carlo Invernizzi Accetti describe, define, and diagnose what they consider to be a new logic of democratic politics. "Technopopulism" is the merging of populist and technocratic modes of governance.

Feargal Cochrane’s new book, "Northern Ireland: The Fragile Peace," offers an insightful account of the long struggle to achieve peace in this contested territory. It foreshadows the significant challenges for Northern Ireland posed by Brexit.

Recognition of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, acknowledges the mental distress suffered by veterans of war. Tine Molendjik argues that despite the benefits, recognition does not go far enough in unpacking the moral injuries of war.

At their very foundation, human rights violations are examples of the cruelty of mankind. Through poetic and real-world analysis, Stuart Rees reveals the paradoxical interplay between humanity and its undeniable propensity to be cruel.

The context of Ukraine’s nuclear disarmament is the collapse of the Soviet Union and the end of the cold war. Yuri Kostenko provides a firsthand account of the process.

David Brophy's new book, China Panic, offers a nuanced and insightful analysis of the deterioration of Australia’s relations with China. By challenging many old shibboleths, he offers much food for thought for salvaging this critical relationship. 

Australian foreign ministers are inclined to admonish other governments for not respecting human rights. They betray double standards by ignoring the sorry record of Australia’s own treatment of indigenous people and refugees.