Archive: Arena Magazine Editorial

"The fetishisation of safety points to a larger transformation across Western democracies.

Keeping Us Safe?, by Simon Cooper

Arena Magazine no. 151

Simon Cooper

Dec 2017

The fetishisation of safety points to a larger transformation across Western democracies.
"The choices, in terms of argument and justification for political positions and action in this…

Marriage and Our Techno-Future?, by Alison Caddick

Arena Magazine no. 150

Alison Caddick

Oct 2017

The choices, in terms of argument and justification for political positions and action in this field, aren’t definitive; even the differences among proponents are more varied than many might see.
"What does security—the necessity of being able to assume the contours of a relatively stable…

All that Melts…, by Alison Caddick

Arena Magazine no. 149

Alison Caddick

Aug 2017

What does security—the necessity of being able to assume the contours of a relatively stable life-world—mean any more?
"In the aftermath of the Intervention there has been a profound shift in the terms…

Aftermath, by Melinda Hinkson

Arena Magazine no. 148

Melinda Hinkson

Jun 2017

In the aftermath of the Intervention there has been a profound shift in the terms of national attention to Indigenous affairs.
"What will happen when it is fully revealed in the operation of the corporate state…

That Liability, Democracy, by Alison Caddick

Arena Magazine no. 147

Alison Caddick

Apr 2017

What will happen when it is fully revealed in the operation of the corporate state that the needs of the people are not its concern?
"It’s now clear that Trump was not merely full of bluster during campaign mode but…

Trump: The Point of No Return, by Simon Cooper

Arena Magazine no. 146

Simon Cooper

Feb 2017

It’s now clear that Trump was not merely full of bluster during campaign mode but intends to realise as many of his promises as possible.
"The stakes are high and feelings volatile. This is where we are now.

Trump’s Trajectory? by John Hinkson

Arena Magazine no. 145

John Hinkson

Dec 2016

The stakes are high and feelings volatile. This is where we are now.
"Arena Magazine changes its masthead

New Realities, New Politics, by Alison Caddick

Arena Magazine no. 144

Alison Caddick

Oct 2016

Arena Magazine changes its masthead
"Political leadership for our times: after Brexit, Trump and Hanson

Leading Us Where?, by John Hinkson

Arena Magazine no. 143

John Hinkson

Aug 2016

Political leadership for our times: after Brexit, Trump and Hanson
"Should we take Germaine Greer seriously?

Claims to Identity: The Trans Debate, by Simon Cooper

Simon Cooper

18 Feb 2016

Should we take Germaine Greer seriously?
"On the Paris climate change talks, renewable energy and the social choices we need to…

Power Generation, by Alison Caddick

Arena Magazine no. 139

Alison Caddick

Dec 2015

On the Paris climate change talks, renewable energy and the social choices we need to make
"Displaced compassion in the refugee crisis

Generosity and Barbarism within the Empire of Affect, by Simon Cooper

Arena Magazine no. 138

Simon Cooper

Oct 2015

Displaced compassion in the refugee crisis