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Politics at Lunchtime Courses | WEA Sydney

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Politics at Lunchtime

Politics at Lunchtime

Stay informed through short, focused discussions on current political issues.

Engage with timely political topics in a concise and accessible format. These short sessions explore local and global issues, encouraging informed discussion and reflection in a lunchtime setting.


Have Elections Reached Their Use-By Date?

Have Elections Reached Their Use-By Date?

Politics at Lunchtime
Are elections keeping pace with foreign interference, AI, misinformation and changing public expectations? Explore the future of democracy and the alternatives being proposed.
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$40 Limited inc GST / $36

Have Elections Reached Their Use-By Date?

<p>Around the world, democratic elections are facing new pressures, from misinformation and artificial intelligence to foreign interference, political polarisation and declining public trust. This

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The Europeanisation of NATO: Can Europe Lead Its Own Security?

The Europeanisation of NATO: Can Europe Lead Its Own Security?

Politics at Lunchtime
As America's role in European security evolves, can NATO adapt? Explore whether a more European-led alliance is possible and what it could mean for global security.
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$40 Limited inc GST / $36

The Europeanisation of NATO: Can Europe Lead Its Own Security?

<p>NATO is entering one of the most significant periods of change in its history. Shifting American priorities, changes in global military deployments and growing uncertainty about long-term US

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The Aftermath of the 2026 US Midterm Elections

The Aftermath of the 2026 US Midterm Elections

Politics at Lunchtime
The votes have been counted, but what do the results mean? Examine the political consequences of the 2026 US midterm elections and what they may signal for the 2028 presidential race.
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$40 Limited inc GST / $36

The Aftermath of the 2026 US Midterm Elections

<p>Once the ballots have been counted, the real political analysis begins. This course explores the outcomes of the 2026 United States midterm elections and examines what they reveal about the

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The Politics of 1926 and 2026: The more things change...

The Politics of 1926 and 2026: The more things change...

Politics at Lunchtime
One hundred years on, are political debates really that different? Explore the parallels between 1926 and 2026, from economic pressures and cultural divisions to global tensions and election politics and uncover the enduring forces that continue to shape the nation.
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$40 Limited inc GST / $36

The Politics of 1926 and 2026: The more things change...

One hundred years on, are political debates really that different? Explore the parallels between 1926 and 2026, from economic pressures and cultural divisions to global tensions and election politics

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The Politics of State Secrets

The Politics of State Secrets

Politics at Lunchtime
Who decides what the public can know and why? Examine the relationship between security, intelligence, whistleblowers and leaks and the tension between transparency and power
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$40 Limited inc GST / $36

The Politics of State Secrets

<p>Authoritarian governments are not the only ones that keep secrets. Democratic governments also keep secrets and refuse to release classified documents despite freedom of information (FOI) laws,

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From History to Headlines: US-China Competition in the South China Sea

From History to Headlines: US-China Competition in the South China Sea

Politics at Lunchtime
From imperial rivalries to modern naval tensions, discover the historical forces driving US-China competition in the South China Sea and why this contested region sits at the heart of Indo-Pacific security.
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$40 Limited inc GST / $36

From History to Headlines: US-China Competition in the South China Sea

<p>From imperial rivalries to modern naval tensions, discover the historical forces driving US-China competition in the South China Sea and why this contested region sits at the heart of Indo-Pacific

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