US leadership ‘indispensable’ even with Trump: Rudd
Andrew TillettForeign affairs, defence correspondent
Kevin Rudd says Australia will work to deepen US engagement in the Indo-Pacific, declaring American leadership remains indispensable as the globe prepares for geopolitical upheaval under President-elect Donald Trump.
Amid questions over whether he will survive as ambassador to the US because of his previous comments disparaging Trump, Dr Rudd told a Sydney conference the Albanese government had done the work and was ready to co-operate with the new administration.
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Andrew Tillett writes on politics, foreign affairs, defence and security from the Canberra press gallery. Connect with Andrew on Facebook and Twitter. Email Andrew at andrew.tillett@afr.com
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