Analysis

Boats and votes: more evidence on the opinion gap

Inside Story - July 15, 2010 - 11:53am

People might have strong feelings about asylum seekers, but there’s no sign in the latest polls that harsher measures are a vote winner, writes Peter Browne

Peace or ceasefire?

Inside Story - July 1, 2010 - 11:28am

Is the thaw in relations between Poland and Russia sustainable? The Polish presidential election campaign and recent trends in Russian foreign policy highlight the key factors in play, writes John Besemeres

Boats and votes

Inside Story - July 6, 2010 - 2:04pm

Commentators say that Julia Gillard needs to neutralise asylum seekers as an issue before the election campaign begins. But where’s the evidence that “border protection” has any significant impact on the way people vote, asks Peter Browne

Citizen Rudd

Inside Story - June 22, 2010 - 3:32pm

The prime minister is angry. So what did he say? asks Jock Given