Aping Trump, or Trumpism, will spell disaster for the Coalition

The US alliance with Australia is fraying because of Donald Trump. The Coalition now needs to decide whether it stands for Australian values or...

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Peter Hartcher

Aping Trump, or Trumpism, will spell disaster for the Coalition

The US alliance with Australia is fraying because of Donald Trump. The Coalition now needs to decide whether it stands for Australian values or...

previous day 9

Peter Hartcher

Aping Trump, or Trumpism, will spell disaster for the Coalition

The US alliance with Australia is fraying because of Donald Trump. The Coalition now needs to decide whether it stands for Australian values or...

previous day 9

Peter Hartcher

Aping Trump, or Trumpism, will spell disaster for the Coalition

The US alliance with Australia is fraying because of Donald Trump. The Coalition now needs to decide whether it stands for Australian values or...

previous day 7

Peter Hartcher

Without soft power, Trump is left with the hard men of Russia and China

The TikTok deal has demonstrated that US President Donald Trump is deferential to America’s traditional enemies.

23.09.2025 10

Peter Hartcher

Without soft power, Trump is left with the hard men of Russia and China

The TikTok deal has demonstrated that US President Donald Trump is deferential to America’s traditional enemies.

23.09.2025 10

Peter Hartcher

Without soft power, Trump is left with the hard men of Russia and China

The TikTok deal has demonstrated that US President Donald Trump is deferential to America’s traditional enemies.

23.09.2025 10

Peter Hartcher

Without soft power, Trump is left with the hard men of Russia and China

The TikTok deal has demonstrated that US President Donald Trump is deferential to America’s traditional enemies.

23.09.2025 10

Peter Hartcher

The Democrat taking the fight to Trump admits, ‘yes, he’s winning’

California Governor Gavin Newsom says the US president’s autocratic aspirations are gaining momentum, and he hopes Australia doesn’t join the...

20.09.2025 10

Peter Hartcher

The Democrat taking the fight to Trump admits, ‘yes, he’s winning’

California Governor Gavin Newsom says the US president’s autocratic aspirations are gaining momentum, and he hopes Australia doesn’t join the...

20.09.2025 10

Peter Hartcher

The Democrat taking the fight to Trump admits, ‘yes, he’s winning’

California Governor Gavin Newsom says the US president’s autocratic aspirations are gaining momentum, and he hopes Australia doesn’t join the...

20.09.2025 20

Peter Hartcher

The Democrat taking the fight to Trump admits, ‘yes, he’s winning’

California Governor Gavin Newsom says the US president’s autocratic aspirations are gaining momentum, and he hopes Australia doesn’t join the...

20.09.2025 50

Peter Hartcher

Australia must be secure behind its Pacific ‘front door’

Australian governments have been jolted out of their complacency in the Pacific by China’s ambitions.

15.09.2025 10

Peter Hartcher

Australia must be secure behind its Pacific ‘front door’

Australian governments have been jolted out of their complacency in the Pacific by China’s ambitions.

15.09.2025 9

Peter Hartcher

Australia must be secure behind its Pacific ‘front door’

Australian governments have been jolted out of their complacency in the Pacific by China’s ambitions.

15.09.2025 9

Peter Hartcher

Australia must be secure behind its Pacific ‘front door’

Australian governments have been jolted out of their complacency in the Pacific by China’s ambitions.

15.09.2025 8

Peter Hartcher

For the Liberals, it will get worse … before it gets worse

The Liberal Party is enduring a relentless bout of self-harm and Anthony Albanese’s Labor Party can’t believe its luck.

12.09.2025 10

Peter Hartcher

For the Liberals, it will get worse … before it gets worse

The Liberal Party is enduring a relentless bout of self-harm and Anthony Albanese’s Labor Party can’t believe its luck.

12.09.2025 8

Peter Hartcher

For the Liberals, it will get worse … before it gets worse

The Liberal Party is enduring a relentless bout of self-harm and Anthony Albanese’s Labor Party can’t believe its luck.

12.09.2025 7

Peter Hartcher

For the Liberals, it will get worse … before it gets worse

The Liberal Party is enduring a relentless bout of self-harm and Anthony Albanese’s Labor Party can’t believe its luck.

12.09.2025 7

Peter Hartcher

China and Australia in a high-speed race to win control of the Pacific

This week, China gave the Solomon Islands 27 expensive SUVs. Then we handed over 60.

08.09.2025 7

Peter Hartcher

China and Australia in a high-speed race to win control of the Pacific

This week, China gave the Solomon Islands 27 expensive SUVs. Then we handed over 60.

08.09.2025 7

Peter Hartcher

China and Australia in a high-speed race to win control of the Pacific

This week, China gave the Solomon Islands 27 expensive SUVs. Then we handed over 60.

08.09.2025 8

Peter Hartcher

China and Australia in a high-speed race to win control of the Pacific

This week, China gave the Solomon Islands 27 expensive SUVs. Then we handed over 60.

08.09.2025 7

Peter Hartcher

Australia’s cohesion is fraying. If we’re not careful, it may shatter

Australia stands on the brink of dissolving into mindless hatred and hurt. Who benefits from this? A handful of self-interested agitators and...

06.09.2025 10

Peter Hartcher

Australia’s cohesion is fraying. If we’re not careful, it may shatter

Australia stands on the brink of dissolving into mindless hatred and hurt. Who benefits from this? A handful of self-interested agitators and...

06.09.2025 10

Peter Hartcher

Australia’s cohesion is fraying. If we’re not careful, it may shatter

Australia stands on the brink of dissolving into mindless hatred and hurt. Who benefits from this? A handful of self-interested agitators and...

06.09.2025 10

Peter Hartcher

Australia’s cohesion is fraying. If we’re not careful, it may shatter

Australia stands on the brink of dissolving into mindless hatred and hurt. Who benefits from this? A handful of self-interested agitators and...

06.09.2025 10

Peter Hartcher

Trump says he’s determined to weaken China. He’s doing the opposite

The world’s two most populous nations are restoring relations. It’s another strategic win for Xi Jinping and another diplomatic own goal by Donald...

02.09.2025 30

Peter Hartcher

Trump says he’s determined to weaken China. He’s doing the opposite

The world’s two most populous nations are restoring relations. It’s another strategic win for Xi Jinping and another diplomatic own goal by Donald...

02.09.2025 50

Peter Hartcher

Trump says he’s determined to weaken China. He’s doing the opposite

The world’s two most populous nations are restoring relations. It’s another strategic win for Xi Jinping and another diplomatic own goal by Donald...

02.09.2025 30

Peter Hartcher

Trump says he’s determined to weaken China. He’s doing the opposite

The world’s two most populous nations are restoring relations. It’s another strategic win for Xi Jinping and another diplomatic own goal by Donald...

02.09.2025 10

Peter Hartcher

Democracy was on the defensive before Trump 2.0. Now it may be dying

Donald Trump is not the cause of democratic decline around the world. He’s a symptom of it. But we’re facing a third wave of global autocratisation.

30.08.2025 10

Peter Hartcher

Democracy was on the defensive before Trump 2.0. Now it may be dying

Donald Trump is not the cause of democratic decline around the world. He’s a symptom of it. But we’re facing a third wave of global autocratisation.

30.08.2025 60

Peter Hartcher

Democracy was on the defensive before Trump 2.0. Now it may be dying

Donald Trump is not the cause of democratic decline around the world. He’s a symptom of it. But we’re facing a third wave of global autocratisation.

30.08.2025 20

Peter Hartcher

Democracy was on the defensive before Trump 2.0. Now it may be dying

Donald Trump is not the cause of democratic decline around the world. He’s a symptom of it. But we’re facing a third wave of global autocratisation.

30.08.2025 20

Peter Hartcher

Albanese doesn’t share Chalmers’ ambition. He’s got a different one

Even though there’s now an organising principle for this term of government, the PM is unlikely to embrace major reform until circumstances dictate...

23.08.2025 9

Peter Hartcher

Albanese doesn’t share Chalmers’ ambition. He’s got a different one

Even though there’s now an organising principle for this term of government, the PM is unlikely to embrace major reform until circumstances dictate...

23.08.2025 4

Peter Hartcher

Albanese doesn’t share Chalmers’ ambition. He’s got a different one

Even though there’s now an organising principle for this term of government, the PM is unlikely to embrace major reform until circumstances dictate...

23.08.2025 10

Peter Hartcher

Albanese doesn’t share Chalmers’ ambition. He’s got a different one

Even though there’s now an organising principle for this term of government, the PM is unlikely to embrace major reform until circumstances dictate...

23.08.2025 10

Peter Hartcher

Putin, profit and peace: How Trump went from American eagle to cooing pigeon

Donald Trump rolled out the red carpet for Russian leader Vladimir Putin in a snivelling display that has Europe on edge.

18.08.2025 7

Peter Hartcher

Putin, profit and peace: How Trump went from American eagle to cooing pigeon

Donald Trump rolled out the red carpet for Russian leader Vladimir Putin in a snivelling display that has Europe on edge.

18.08.2025 9

Peter Hartcher

Putin, profit and peace: How Trump went from American eagle to cooing pigeon

Donald Trump rolled out the red carpet for Russian leader Vladimir Putin in a snivelling display that has Europe on edge.

18.08.2025 9

Peter Hartcher

Putin, profit and peace: How Trump went from American eagle to cooing pigeon

Donald Trump rolled out the red carpet for Russian leader Vladimir Putin in a snivelling display that has Europe on edge.

18.08.2025 7

Peter Hartcher

As Trump trashes America’s democracy, we’re celebrating ours

Australian leaders and their US counterparts met in Adelaide this week. But was it a wedding or a funeral?

16.08.2025 10

Peter Hartcher

As Trump trashes America’s democracy, we’re celebrating ours

Australian leaders and their US counterparts met in Adelaide this week. But was it a wedding or a funeral?

16.08.2025 20

Peter Hartcher

As Trump trashes America’s democracy, we’re celebrating ours

Australian leaders and their US counterparts met in Adelaide this week. But was it a wedding or a funeral?

16.08.2025 9

Peter Hartcher

As Trump trashes America’s democracy, we’re celebrating ours

Australian leaders and their US counterparts met in Adelaide this week. But was it a wedding or a funeral?

16.08.2025 10

Peter Hartcher

Netanyahu cares for nothing – except himself

He’s not troubled that civilians, or even hostages, are dying. Israel’s prime minister is making himself “untouchable” and there’s only one winner.

11.08.2025 5

Peter Hartcher

Netanyahu cares for nothing – except himself

He’s not troubled that civilians, or even hostages, are dying. Israel’s prime minister is making himself “untouchable” and there’s only one winner.

11.08.2025 10

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Australia must be secure behind its Pacific ‘front door’

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Trump says he’s determined to weaken China. He’s doing the opposite

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Albanese doesn’t share Chalmers’ ambition. He’s got a different one

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