How terrible would a second Trump presidency be for Australia? Terrible enough

How terrible would a second Trump presidency be for Australia? Terrible enough

Now that Donald Trump is the inevitable Republican candidate,countries everywhere need to prepare. Can Australia Trump-proof itself?

  • byPeter Hartcher

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‘I just feel so sad,scared for the people’:ICAN boss on Gaza war

‘I just feel so sad,scared for the people’:ICAN boss on Gaza war

Australian Melissa Parke heads up the Geneva-based organisation that aims to abolish nuclear weapons. She has much to say.

  • byLatika Bourke
As Morrison leaves parliament,we should honour his legacy

As Morrison leaves parliament,we should honour his legacy

Fallen Australian leaders are eventually remembered for the good,not the bad. Scott Morrison will be no different.

  • byGeorge Brandis
‘Not too many surprises’:Prabowo,Indonesia’s fiery next president,vows good neighbourly relations

‘Not too many surprises’:Prabowo,Indonesia’s fiery next president,vows good neighbourly relations

The prickly ex-general on Friday welcomed Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles to Jakarta to speak about people smuggling,the Navy and an upgraded defence agreement.

  • byZach Hope
Floating ‘turkeys’:Is Australia spending $50bn on dud ships?

Floating ‘turkeys’:Is Australia spending $50bn on dud ships?

The Australian armada is sinking under a mountain of debt as it chases projects some argue aren’t fit for 21st century warfare.

  • byMatthew Knott
New Zealand moves closer to being included in part of AUKUS partnership

New Zealand moves closer to being included in part of AUKUS partnership

Australia and New Zealand have vowed to create two seamless militaries that co-operate more closely,including on purchases of military technology.

  • byMatthew Knott
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What a UK Labour government will mean for Australia’s global interests
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What a UK Labour government will mean for Australia’s global interests

Britain’s “Indo-Pacific tilt” is likely to tilt back towards concerns closer to home when Labour takes the reins.

  • byGeorge Brandis
The Morrison paradox will haunt (and influence) Australian politics for decades to come

The Morrison paradox will haunt (and influence) Australian politics for decades to come

Scott Morrison,Australia’s most insubstantial prime minister,delivered a truly substantial election victory that still resonates with Labor and the Coalition through the polity. He leaves a disturbing legacy.

  • byShaun Carney
‘History is what it is’:Scott Morrison defends Black Summer Hawaii trip,looks forward to working in US

‘History is what it is’:Scott Morrison defends Black Summer Hawaii trip,looks forward to working in US

Morrison will be travelling to the US in March to begin his new advisory roles and positions on private boards.

  • byOlivia Ireland
Morrison resignation to test Albanese’s fortunes in dual byelections

Morrison resignation to test Albanese’s fortunes in dual byelections

Ending nearly two years of speculation,the former PM announced he will vacate the backbench at the end of February for private work relating to global security.

  • byAngus Thompson,Paul Sakkal andJames Massola
Government considers poaching defence talent from overseas in major shift

Government considers poaching defence talent from overseas in major shift

Longstanding defence policy states that only Australian citizens,with rare exceptions,can serve in the military. That could be about to change.

  • byMatthew Knott