Editorial

EDITORIAL: The reality is that the US — Australia’s most important defence ally — is giving us the brush off. If Albo believes he can continue defiance without repercussion, he is living in fantasy land. 

EDITORIAL: This is the photograph that illustrates Australia’s diminishing place on the world stage, in crystal clear resolution. 

EDITORIAL: The past 12 days are proof that peace is a fragile commodity, and one which sometimes must be fought for.

EDITORIAL: Australians were desperate to know what Donald Trump’s bold attack on Iran meant for them. But 24 hours later, they got a Prime Minister who looked like he’d rather be anywhere else.

EDITORIAL: The pressure from the United States for Australia to do more on defence spending continues to grow.

EDITORIAL: Overthrowing one regime does not guarantee its replacement will be any better.

EDITORIAL: The war between Israel and Iran has reached what feels like a crossroads.

EDITORIAL: Was it really a surprise that the much-hyped meeting between Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and President Donald Trump was called off?

EDITORIAL: In Australia we see the issues Anthony Albanese was set to tackle at the G7 as important. But we now have a reminder that on the world stage we are down the pecking order.

EDITORIAL: Anthony Albanese might find himself on a very lonely road at the G7 summit if he sticks to his guns on defence spending.

EDITORIAL: When Anthony Albanese rolls up to the Group of Seven meeting in Canada, he will need to be ready for anything.

EDITORIAL: The pressure is on Anthony Albanese to secure some sort of exemption from American trade tariffs when he is finally face-to-facewith US President Donald Trump later this month. 

EDITORIAL: The PM could hardly contain himself as his latest Labor Party signing dropped the hammer on the Greens, but they will still come together to get the super tax over the line.

EDITORIAL: Anthony Albanese has no time for political turncoats who disrespect the will of voters by defecting from the Labor party. But that logic doesn’t work in reverse. 

EDITORIAL: As the global security situation continues to deteriorate, it’s a conversation Australia is going to have to entertain.