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John Blaxland

Brisbane Times

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Middle powers such as Australia relied on the rules-based order, but that’s in doubt. Here’s what we must do

Middle powers such as Australia relied on the rules-based order, but that’s in doubt. Here’s what we must do
26.02.2025 10

The Guardian

John Blaxland

Trump’s view of the world is becoming clear: America’s allies come second to its own interests

Trump’s view of the world is becoming clear: America’s allies come second to its own interests

The US is sending a message to its allies: he’s putting American interests first – not theirs. And this means dealing with Russia. So, how will...

19.02.2025 10

The Conversation

John Blaxland

Trump’s view of the world is becoming clear: America’s interests matter more than any set of rules

Trump’s view of the world is becoming clear: America’s interests matter more than any set of rules

The US is sending a message to its allies: he’s putting American interests first – not theirs. And this means dealing with Russia. So, how will...

18.02.2025 10

The Conversation

John Blaxland

Canberra would be wrong to oust ANU vice-chancellor Genevieve Bell

03.02.2025 20

Canberra Times

John Blaxland

The prospect of Australia’s defence being dependent on the whim of Donald Trump points to a need to muscle up on our own

There’s an understandable inclination at first blush to see the US presidential election outcome as auguring difficult times ahead on the global...

07.11.2024 3

The Guardian

John Blaxland

Australia can’t afford an AUKUS about-face : 5 things the critics are getting wrong

Three years have passed since the United States, Australia and United Kingdom announced on September 15 2021 that they would enter into a security...

15.09.2024 6

The Conversation

John Blaxland