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Australia lacks a good Plan B if Trump scraps AUKUS

Following the recent imposition of steel and aluminum tariffs, the Australian government is coming to terms with the reality of engaging with a US ally that is increasingly transactional. The Trump administration’s approach may signal some inclement weather ahead for the AUKUS

The cards Europe can play on Trump

When someone threatens to put a 200% tariff on your wines, it is evident that you no longer have a convivial relationship with that country, let alone an alliance. Donald Trump’s attitude to Europe at least has the merit of clarity, distasteful though it is. He considers

Taiwan must act before China decides its fate

Taiwan has no time to wait. If it does, China will decide its future. Taiwan must act economically, diplomatically and militarily to ensure its survival. The world will not defend a passive Taiwan, but it will rally behind one that proves its strategic value. The key to this is

A path to peace in incendiary Balochistan

Pakistan’s Baloch insurgency is not merely a law and order issue; it is a manifestation of decades-long state failure, broken promises and exploitative policies. Successive governments have responded to Baloch grievances with force rather than dialogue, treating a political