AUKUS
Analysis
Analysis
There are two camps on nuclear-powered submarines. Only one of them is based in reality
Critics of the AUKUS pact argue the submarine plan is failing and could collapse at any moment. In the real world, significant progress is being made.
- by Matthew Knott
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US Votes 2024
This former Pentagon official could serve in a Trump administration. He has thoughts on Australia
Elbridge Colby is a self-proclaimed “big fan” of Australia. When it comes to nuclear-powered submarines, he has changed his mind.
- by Peter Hartcher
Opinion
Trump's America
If Trump returns to the White House, Australia may need its own nukes
The more the US depends on Australia, the more likely it will defend it, runs the logic. But if Trump returns to the White House, a rethink will be required.
- by Peter Hartcher
Opinion
Foreign relations
Trump v Rudd: who’d win, the master of the barb or the prince of persuasion?
Kevin Rudd may have called him “nuts”, but a re-elected Donald Trump would learn the former PM is a crafty diplomat, not easily intimidated.
- by David Livingstone
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US Votes 2024
US relationship with Australia only stronger under Trump, says Kevin McCarthy
Despite Donald Trump’s resilience after the shooting, the former House Speaker noted that Trump “seems a little different”.
- by Farrah Tomazin
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US Votes 2024
Democrats ‘evenly divided’ on Biden as US announces new diplomatic initiative with Australia
With Biden refusing to quit, the Democrats have been left searching for an ‘executable, pragmatic pathway’ to win the November 5 election
- by Peter Hartcher
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US Votes 2024
Marles to meet Trump Republicans on US trip as Biden fights for his future
In Washington for the NATO summit, Richard Marles has thrown his support behind the US president, praising the global alliances forged under his administration.
- by Farrah Tomazin
Opinion
US Votes 2024
Why Trump’s explosive Iran question stumped this former White House insider
Chris Miller’s tenure as Donald Trump’s defence secretary was a brief 72 days. He’s now considered a possibility to return to the job in a second Trump administration.
- by Peter Hartcher
Opinion
Political leadership
Who knew? Governments do better when they actually govern
Rather than talking about policies that may never be, Labor was able to spend the week talking about tax cuts, wage rises and power bill rebates taking effect.
- by Sean Kelly
Deal or no deal: What Trump 2.0 could mean for our nuclear submarines
Donald Trump is known for scrapping international partnerships as president. Experts say the AUKUS defence pact appeals to the volatile dealmaker, but he may try to squeeze more cash out of Australia.
- by Matthew Knott
Editorial
Trump's White House
Trump redux a clear and present challenge to our foreign policy
The problem facing Australia’s foreign policy under another Donald Trump presidency? Many of his utterances seem shaped by 1950s American daytime games shows.
- The Herald's View