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1 week ago | 
abc.net.au | Geraldine Doogue |Nick Bryant |Isabelle Summerson
From the volatile fault lines of the Middle East, a dangerous new chapter has unfolded as the confrontation between Israel and Iran up-ends the region's delicate balance. The big question is whether the US will enter the fray to assist their ally Israel. Donald Trump has set a two-week deadline on that crucial decision, will he risk dividing his MAGA base? And will he heed the history of US foreign entanglements? The world waits with baited breath to find out.
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2 weeks ago | 
abc.net.au | Geraldine Doogue |Nick Bryant |Isabelle Summerson
Leaders of the world's great industrial nations will gather in Canada at the G7 over the weekend. As the tectonic plates of international relationships continue to shift under the pressure of the Trump presidency, the summit is an opportunity to observe new diplomatic relationships. With the world sliding closer to chaos this week, could this be the moment for leaders to restore stability?
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3 weeks ago | 
abc.net.au | Geraldine Doogue |Hamish Macdonald |Isabelle Summerson
If the West really is in decline, are we watching the creation of a new world order? This question is being asked with fresh urgency in capitals around the world as Donald Trump shakes the global system to its roots. How can Australia prepare to meet the challenge head on?
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4 weeks ago | 
abc.net.au | Geraldine Doogue |Hamish Macdonald |Isabelle Summerson
Who is a conservative and who is a radical in American politics right now? It’s not entirely clear when the Republican party has dramatically shifted its policies on tax, industry and trade. Oren Cass has an important part in this identity shift, he is influential in the New Right, a movement that also counts JD Vance and Marco Rubio as important figures.
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1 month ago | 
abc.net.au | Hamish Macdonald |Kylie Morris |Isabelle Summerson
Some news stories shake the world, others barely make the front page. In the era of Donald Trump, many important stories are being forgotten. Lindsey Hilsum is one of the journalism's most experienced and fearless foreign correspondents. She shares reflections on a career spent running towards atrocities and how to balance covering Trump with the news we're missing.
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1 month ago | 
abc.net.au | Hamish Macdonald |Kylie Morris |Isabelle Summerson
Donald Trump's tour of the Middle East was three days of glitz, gold and billion-dollar deals. The big surprise was a meeting with Syria's interim president, Ahmed al-Sharaa. Does this signal an intent to reshape the region and some of its enduring conflicts? And does the decision not to visit Israel signal a cooling relationship with Benjamin Netanyahu?
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1 month ago | 
abc.net.au | Geraldine Doogue |Hamish Macdonald |Isabelle Summerson
The Australian Signals Directorate is one of Australia's most secretive agencies, responsible for decoding enemy messages, protecting us from cyber threats and collaborating with allied intelligence services. Rachel Noble knows how the machine works, as the former head of ASD she helped shape Australia's role in the Five Eyes alliance. With the return of Donald Trump and Signal-gate leaks, can Australia still trust its closest ally?
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1 month ago | 
abc.net.au | Geraldine Doogue |Hamish Macdonald |Isabelle Summerson
The Australian election campaign was rocked by allegations that Moscow had requested access to an Indonesian air base for use by long-range Russian military planes. Russia and Indonesia have a long and deep history of cooperation and trade going back to Indonesian independence, which appears to be strengthening under President Prabowo Subianto. Does Australia have reason to be concerned?
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2 months ago | 
abc.net.au | Geraldine Doogue |Hamish Macdonald |Isabelle Summerson
A great re-balancing is underway from the Western world to a much more diverse future. As developing nations rise up with greater wealth, military power, demographic heft and cultural influence, will Western nations give up their privileged positions willingly? Guest: Dr Samir Puri, author of Westlessness: The great global rebalancing; Director, Global Governance and Security Centre at Chatham House; former UK diplomat Get in touch:We'd love to hear from you! Email us at [email protected]
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2 months ago | 
abc.net.au | Geraldine Doogue |Hamish Macdonald |Isabelle Summerson
Election day is looming at a time when events beyond our borders are shaping the debate as much as the politicians are. The major parties have avoided discussion of foreign policy, despite the need for new policies and partnerships for this uncertain time.
