Assessing the nature of the US-UK Military partnership under Trump’s second term
IntroductionSo just how resilient is red, white and blue? The US-UK relationship is never secure. It is under…
Opinion | Self-interest is now the main driver of Britain’s Asia policy
A recent government reshuffle has reopened questions about the depth of Britain’s commitment to Asia. The role of…
Trump ends AUKUS uncertainty with firm backing for Albanese
Donald Trump has effectively ended months of speculation over the future of the $368-billion AUKUS submarine pact, pledging…
Australians are no fans of Donald Trump, but see no alternative to US alliance, according to poll
New polling shows most Australians want to stick with the US alliance, despite holding overwhelmingly negative views towards…
Anthony Albanese meets with King Charles at Balmoral Castle
Anthony Albanese has been received by King Charles III in a royal audience at Balmoral Castle in Scotland.…
King Charles hosts SA premier, who ‘would love’ royal visit at climate summit
South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas says he would “love” King Charles to travel to Adelaide for the COP31…
Australia urged to give AUKUS sub ‘commitments’ to US in event of war
A former top Pentagon official has urged Australia to give the United States more “concrete” commitments on how…
an Indo-Pacific role for Britain’s aircraft carriers
But the carriers exist, so the issue is how best to use them. In case of a protracted…
Labor and the Coalition have very different ideas about ties to the United States
The prime minister’s well-telegraphed announcement this week that Australia will recognise a Palestinian state surprised precisely no-one in…
UK and Australia to sign 50-year nuclear submarine treaty as US reviews AUKUS treaty
Published on 25/07/2025 – 14:52 GMT+2 ADVERTISEMENT The United Kingdom and Australia announced on Friday that they will…