A sense of gloom has been gathering around the nuclear-powered submarine pact and that’s before a return of Donald Trump to the White House is considered.
At the head of the charm offensive is USS Annapolis’ commanding officer Commander James Tuthill who lead media on a tour of the submarine on Tuesday and spoke volumes of Perth.
If approved,the proposal could have “a profound impact” on the navies of Australia and the US,and on the AUKUS military pact,according to an American congressman.
Now that Donald Trump is the inevitable Republican candidate,countries everywhere need to prepare. Can Australia Trump-proof itself?
Australian Melissa Parke heads up the Geneva-based organisation that aims to abolish nuclear weapons. She has much to say.
Fallen Australian leaders are eventually remembered for the good,not the bad. Scott Morrison will be no different.
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.
The Australian armada is sinking under a mountain of debt as it chases projects some argue aren’t fit for 21st century warfare.
Australia and New Zealand have vowed to create two seamless militaries that co-operate more closely,including on purchases of military technology.
Britain’s “Indo-Pacific tilt” is likely to tilt back towards concerns closer to home when Labour takes the reins.
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.