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Malcolm Turnbull
![Australia Orders Expulsion of 2 Russian Diplomats Over UK Nerve Agent Assassination Attempt Australia Orders Expulsion of 2 Russian Diplomats Over UK Nerve Agent Assassination Attempt](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-untitled-picture-1.jpg)
Australia Orders Expulsion of 2 Russian Diplomats Over UK Nerve Agent Assassination Attempt
By Ankit Panda
Australia joins 18 other countries in retaliating against Russia.
![Are China and Australia at a Breaking Point? Are China and Australia at a Breaking Point?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap_16248050123131.jpg)
Are China and Australia at a Breaking Point?
By Merriden Varrall
The bilateral relationship is at a low point. Just how bad will things get?
!['No More Sex With Staff': Australia's Government Reels Under Latest Scandal 'No More Sex With Staff': Australia's Government Reels Under Latest Scandal](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap_18046263344708.jpg)
'No More Sex With Staff': Australia's Government Reels Under Latest Scandal
By Edward Cavanough
Barnaby Joyce's extramarital affair with a staffer threatens the very viability of the Turnbull government.
![Japan, Australia Step Up Defense Cooperation Japan, Australia Step Up Defense Cooperation](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap_18018404168088.jpg)
Japan, Australia Step Up Defense Cooperation
By Thisanka Siripala
The two countries share similar regional visions on security and trade issues.
![Winners and Losers From Asia’s Year of the Rooster Winners and Losers From Asia’s Year of the Rooster](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2017-01-19_21-13-36.jpg)
Winners and Losers From Asia’s Year of the Rooster
By Anthony Fensom
How did Asia's leaders fare in 2017?
![Citizenship Crisis Rocks Australia’s Turnbull Government Citizenship Crisis Rocks Australia’s Turnbull Government](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap_17300125072849.jpg)
Citizenship Crisis Rocks Australia’s Turnbull Government
By Anthony Fensom
The ouster of lawmakers over dual citizenship is threatening Turnbull's grip on power.
![Australia’s Future Frigates to Be Fitted With Advanced Missile Defense System Australia’s Future Frigates to Be Fitted With Advanced Missile Defense System](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-aegis-csea-03.jpg)
Australia’s Future Frigates to Be Fitted With Advanced Missile Defense System
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Royal Australian Navy has selected the Aegis combat management system for its Future Frigates.
![Australia's Parliament Takes a Turn Toward Satire Australia's Parliament Takes a Turn Toward Satire](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-cjcs_attends_shangri-la_dialogue_pb383_34664387820.jpg)
Australia's Parliament Takes a Turn Toward Satire
By Edward Cavanough
The government is in freefall over a dual citizenship fiasco.
![Transcript of Trump’s Terrible January Call With Turnbull Leaks Transcript of Trump’s Terrible January Call With Turnbull Leaks](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-34252546901_a9a4b53014_z.jpg)
Transcript of Trump’s Terrible January Call With Turnbull Leaks
By Catherine Putz
Trump repeatedly fumes over a Obama-era immigration deal with Australia.
![An Australian Republic, If You Can Referendum It An Australian Republic, If You Can Referendum It](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-640px-parliament_house_at_dusk_canberra_act.jpg)
An Australian Republic, If You Can Referendum It
By Grant Wyeth
Will Canberra ditch the British monarchy? The Labor party wants to put it to a vote.
![Why Is India Excluding Australia From Naval Drills? Why Is India Excluding Australia From Naval Drills?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-12-09_14-00-36.jpg)
Why Is India Excluding Australia From Naval Drills?
By Jeff M. Smith
A closer look at the reasons for New Delhi’s stance on the Malabar exercises.
![Trump-Turnbull Meet Comes Amid Increasing Debate Over Australia's US Ties Trump-Turnbull Meet Comes Amid Increasing Debate Over Australia's US Ties](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-mike_pence_with_malcolm_turnbull.jpg)
Trump-Turnbull Meet Comes Amid Increasing Debate Over Australia's US Ties
By James Bowen
Trump’s actions might finally force Australia to choose between the U.S. and China.