AUKUS
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- Trump diplomacy
Australia thinks of itself as an international player. Trump delivered a reality check
Anthony Albanese will leave the G7 summit in Canada, which had been billed as a chance for him to build rapport with Donald Trump, without meeting the president.
- James Massola
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Defence ties with Australia key to Albanese’s pitch in historic Trump meeting
In one of the most important meetings of his career, Anthony Albanese will put access to critical minerals on the table while safeguarding AUKUS.
- James Massola
- Opinion
- Political leadership
The taboo question: At what point does America become unworthy as our ally?
It’s the age of pragmatic politics – too often unburdened by morality – but do we need to question the “shared values” of the alliance.
- Sean Kelly
- Opinion
- Column 8
Rolling the dice on a Nigerian prince
Do not pass Go, do not collect a Kmart gift card.
- Letters
- Letters
Mental health cuts prove Victoria’s limited perspective
Readers discuss Victorian government cuts to mental health programs.
Why Europe needs a defence deal with Australia – and why we need it, too
In a dangerous world, where the US can no longer be assumed to be a reliable partner, Australia needs to listen to the EU’s pitch for a security partnership.
- George Brandis
Albanese-Trump meeting hopes rise as US leader confirms he’ll attend G7 summit
Despite global and local conflicts, Donald Trump says he is going to the summit, raising pressure on Anthony Albanese to secure a face-to-face meeting.
- James Massola and Mike Foley
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- Editorial
What’s the alternative? The many AUKUS questions the PM must answer
With news the United States is reviewing AUKUS, fundamental questions – both old and new – have surfaced about the merits of the $368 billion submarine deal. The Albanese government must confront them.
- The Age's View
- Letters
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America is a society at war with itself
Readers discuss the increasing fragmentation within the US.
PM’s meeting with Trump in doubt as Middle East conflict escalates
Anthony Albanese has warned Australians to avoid the Middle East as he visits Fiji before heading to the US and the G7 meeting in Canada.
- Paul Sakkal, James Massola and Natassia Chrysanthos
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