In President Donald Trump’s public language, Congress rarely appears as a coequal branch of government. It appears as an obstacle, an audience, a pressure point, a rubber stamp or an afterthought.
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The Trump administration has signaled that its support for NATO countries might not be absolute. This worries European observers, who have long looked to the US for military leadership.
The Peace Corps isn’t doing the same foreign policy work the State Department carries out. But it still helps the American brand internationally.
Policies enacted from a sense of spite may backfire in the long-term.
Marco Rubio, Donald Trump’s pick for secretary of state, will begin his confirmation hearing on Jan. 15.
While Indonesia already has strong ties with China, Brazil, and other BRICS members, joining BRICS can amplify Indonesia’s influence and unlocking opportunities that go beyond one-on-one partnerships.
There have been major similarities between Justin Trudeau’s approach to foreign policy and Stephen Harper’s. But Canadian governments have limited flexibility in how they manage external affairs.
The past eight Forum on China-Africa Cooperation summits, since 2000, have not resulted in mutual gain, particularly in trade and industrialisation for Africa.
Over the past 15 years, the world has seen a financial crisis, the rise of populist politics and a fracturing of the world economic order. Sounds all a bit pre-WWII, right?
NATO’s treaty has loopholes that give member countries, including the US, power over whether or not they want to intervene in a particular conflict.
As concerns over research security grow, Australia has no national policy or consistent approach.
A new emphasis on involving a wider range of society and the economy in foreign affairs is taking hold.
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s messages, and tone of delivery, suggest an assertive leader representing the interests of the global south.
Although there have progress to achieve gender equality, women are still under-represented in diplomacy in Asia.
The Biden administration is courting Indian leader Narendra Modi in part to deter China’s rise. But India’s decline in democracy could complicate relations.
The latest vitriolic exchange reflects the long-running policy animosity between the two, particularly Keating’s hostility to Wong over the issue of China
Ending maritime patrols in waters near China may be a necessary compromise with Beijing’s rising power.
Anthony Albanese will be on the international road again next week. He’ll be at the NATO summit in Madrid, where they will discuss Ukraine, China and climate change.
Australians should accept that Pacific island countries will engage with other countries, and instead recognise the gaps in our defence, development and diplomatic relationships with the region.
Michelle Grattan discusses politics with politics + society editor, Amanda Dunn
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