Louis Devine
Louis Devine is a writer, podcaster, and casual academic based in Melbourne. He co-hosts Ideas Matter, a podcast dedicated to philosophy, politics, and intellectual history. He is currently studying at Tsinghua University, Beijing, as a Schwarzman Scholar." Follow him on Twitter @IdeasMatter5
Louis's recent articles
11 July 2022
American authoritarianism and ANZUS
Australias major ally, the United States, may soon cease to be a democracy. The Supreme Courts decision to overturn Roe v Wade a decision opposed by a majority of Americans is just the latest example of a country hurtling towards minority rule. Today, it is abortion rights on the judicial chopping block. Tomorrow, it is voting rights.
28 July 2021
The ALP is supporting stage three tax cuts for the wealthy.
Progressive taxation is the cornerstone of a fair, equitable and just society. Just dont tell that to the Australian Labor Party.
13 May 2020
LOUIS DEVINE. Australia Should Re-imagine Its Alliance With the United States (AIIA 7.5.20)
ANZUS was established in geopolitical circumstances that no longer exist. A changing environment doesnt mean Australia should exit the alliance, but in light of a rising China, it must rethink how ANZUS determines policy.