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Trump 2.0: What four more years means for Australia

Australia has already dealt with a Trump presidency — but what could it look like the second time around?

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Part One: The Global Order

In the first of a five-part series, international editor Peter Hartcher examines why Donald Trump is more inclined to like a US enemy than a friend if he wins a second term as president.

  • Peter Hartcher
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Part Two: The Economy

Donald Trump plans to “rebuild the greatest economy in history” if he wins a second presidential term. Experts fear a new financial crisis.

  • Shane Wright
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Part Three: Defence

Trump is known for scrapping international partnerships as president. Experts say the AUKUS defence pact appeals to the volatile dealmaker, but he may try to squeeze more cash out of Australia.

  • Matthew Knott
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Part Four: Climate

Donald Trump’s dislike of international climate agreements is well known. But climate scientists fear his return could deal a death blow to any hopes of keeping global warming to manageable levels.

  • Nick O'Malley
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Part Five: Australia

The launch of former prime minister Scott Morrison’s book was an unlikely look at what Australia’s diplomatic efforts might look like under a return of Donald Trump.

  • Farrah Tomazin

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