Western alliance
The French pocket super-carrier that could help shield Hormuz
France has deployed its sole aircraft carrier in an “unprecedented” naval build-up that could be used to protect cargo vessels from Iranian drones.
- Michele Kambas, John Irish and Staff reporter
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O Canada, O Albanese: This middle power roars as Australia’s exemplar
Prime Minister Mark Carney, who visits Australia this week, dares to project his nation as an important player in global politics. Australia must do the same.
- George Brandis
Australia seals UK defence deal with $300m for AUKUS sub reactors
The new spending is the first payment for Rolls-Royce equipment to be installed in the first AUKUS boats, as Defence Minister Pat Conroy visits his British counterpart in London.
- David Crowe
Four years on, Ukraine is under more pressure than ever. So is Russia
The war of attrition appears almost certain to continue despite Donald Trump’s pressure on Ukraine to sign away its territory in the hope of a lasting peace.
- David Crowe
Europe tells Trump: You have it wrong on our ‘decline’
Europe’s foreign policy chief rebuked US claims that the continent faces “civilisational erasure” and outlined plans for more defence partnerships, including a pact with Australia.
- David Crowe
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- World politics
‘Despicable’ attack on Trump signals a shift in Europe
A dispute in Poland is emerging as a key test of Europe’s willingness to speak out against its NATO ally.
- David Crowe
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- Trump's America
Trump is in decay and it affects the whole world, including us
If our PM declines to spend $US1 billion to join the Board of Peace, will Trump punish Australia?
- Bruce Wolpe
‘Great and very brave’: Trump backtracks on NATO troop comments
The US president has heaped praise on British soldiers who fought in Afghanistan in a partial reversal of comments that drew a cascade of criticism from allies.
- Pan Pylas
‘Sharp shift’: New US defence strategy tells allies to sort out their own security
The document – which makes no mention of or guarantee to Taiwan – views China as a settled force in the Indo-Pacific region that only needs to be deterred from dominating the US or its allies.
- Konstantin Toropin and Courtney Bonnell
Trump triggers fury in Europe over ‘insulting’ Afghanistan claim
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the US president should apologise for claiming allied troops “stayed a little back”, as Prince Harry joined in the condemnation.
- David Crowe