Australia-U.S. relations

Thus far, Australian leaders seem unable to address the implications of the fact that U.S. values and interests may in fact no longer be congruent with Australia’s own.

In a world where the great powers are disinterested in trust and responsibility, there’s a lot now on the table for middle powers like Australia to pursue.

Australia, and the rest of the nations in the Indo-Pacific, have major stakes in how this situation unfolds.

Canberra may hope that if Trump and his team don’t know Australia exists, then the next four years might go a little smoother. But there's a $230 billion problem.

Last year consolidated the thaw that began under the Albanese government. Entering 2025, however, the Australia-China relationship will face growing uncertainties.

The Albanese government declined to join its AUKUS partners in advancing the nuclear energy industry, sparking criticism from the opposition. 

Prime Minister Albanese is in India until March 11. After that, he will head to the U.S. in a trip that may provide more details about the AUKUS submarine deal.

Australia is noted in the document not nearly as often as Japan, South Korea, or India, but that likely underscores the already tight relations between the two countries.

Canberra long assumed it could work with any party in Washington – but is that still true after Trump?

Australia reacts to a shifting regional environment.

Whoever holds the U.S presidency has a considerable impact on Australia.

Recent comments by the commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command were over-interpreted.