Foreign minister opens Australia’s new embassy in Palau Federal Marise Payne travels to Palau to open a new Australian embassy and discuss the Pacific Step-up program.
Draft COP26 decision urges countries to step up targets and accelerate coal phase-out Thursday November 11, 2021 By Jackson Graham Federal A draft COP26 decision urges countries to step up their greenhouse gas emission targets by the end of 2022 and accelerate the phasing out of…
Premium Insights and analysis To win friends and influence people with your foreign policy, learn how to be smart Tuesday November 2, 2021 By Jim Richardson Editors' Picks Foreign assistance given late and for the wrong thing can hamstring the offering government. Here's how small tweaks can make for smarter foreign policy.
NASA to send Australian rover to the moon Thursday October 14, 2021 By Melissa Coade Communications & Technology An agreement has been reached with NASA to use Australian equipment to support future missions to Mars.
‘Appalling episode’: Former PM puts AUKUS deal in firing line Thursday September 30, 2021 By Jackson Graham Federal Malcolm Turnbull questions why Australia is entering a new submarine deal without its own nuclear industry and claims broken trust has hurt national security.
Call for US to declassify 9/11 documents Monday September 13, 2021 By Tom Ravlic Defence Former FBI agent Ali Soufan insists the US government declassify documents that look at if Saudi Arabia helped plan the September 11 attacks.
Morrison invokes spirit of Spender in ANZUS address Friday September 3, 2021 By Melissa Coade News The role of Percy Spender, Australia’s former ambassador to the US in 1951, has been highlighted by Scott Morrison in his address to parliament about…
US confirms end to its 20-year mission in Afghanistan Tuesday August 31, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Desperate Australians are seeking assistance from NGOs like the Red Cross to find or reconnect with relatives who remain trapped in Afghanistan.
August 31 evacuation deadline looms in Afghanistan Monday August 30, 2021 By Melissa Coade Defence United States targets suspected bomber, Taliban assures safe passage for eligible civilians beyond August.
Caroline Edwards joins Vic government in diplomatic role Monday August 2, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Foreign Affairs & Immigration The Victorian government has appointed former commonwealth public servant Caroline Edwards to a senior trade role in New York.
US introduces strict COVID rules for unvaccinanted federal workers Monday August 2, 2021 By Melissa Coade News Federal workers in the US will be subject to regular testing for COVID-19 or expected to get vaccinated following a formal announcement from Joe Biden…
Texan Democrats have walked out on the democratic process. Are they justified? Wednesday July 21, 2021 By Leslie Cannold Editors' Picks Democrats say their attempts to fight the Republicans' voter suppression bill is a fight for democracy. But are their methods democratic?…
Premium Insights and analysis The glitch that ruined Blinken’s ASEAN debut Friday May 28, 2021 By Colum Lynch, Jack Detsch and Robbie Gramer Editors' Picks The top U.S. diplomat’s first meeting with Southeast Asian ministers was thwarted for a very relatable reason, but that rankled ministers, who viewed the technical…
Premium Insights and analysis ‘Adversarial’ rhetoric towards China’s dominance reflects mood within national security circles Friday April 30, 2021 By Melissa Coade Defence A security analyst explains why we should pay attention to Mike Pezzullo’s ‘bleak’ warning about Australia’s national security position, especially when it comes to Beijing.
Guns, drones and poison: the new age of assassination Friday December 11, 2020 By Paul Maddrell Editors' Picks We are living in the greatest-ever age of assassination as states are using increasingly sophisticated intelligence to track and kill dangerous people and deprive other…
