Indian officials have struggled to engage in diplomatic talks with President Donald Trump’s administration because key foreign policy roles in Washington remain unfilled, sources say https://t.co/z1EMhHcZ1w ...

Many Danes say they are heartbroken by how the U.S. has turned from best friend to foe over Greenland 🔗 https://t.co/ovLAi6wnYU https://t.co/3i0VAX2CPd ...

Penny Wong’s diplomatic skills will be put to the test in her second term as China continues to bully its neighbours and AUKUS hangs in the balance.The Economist speaks to Australia’s foreign minister https://t.co/CSIH7x7vFr ...

US legislators are ratcheting up pressure on South Africa over the nation’s foreign-policy stance https://t.co/Vyr6uBk9uF ...

From Southeast Asian oil to uranium in Sub-Saharan Africa, Turkey is on a global hunt, leveraging its growing foreign policy clout for an edge in the competition for resources https://t.co/MzNtqfKs59 ...

Trade and Geopolitical Landscape - The Australian government views U S tariffs as self-defeating and economically harmful [2][3] - Australia aims to maintain strong relationships with all key partners, avoiding a zero-sum approach [9][10] - Australia needs to pragmatically separate politics from economics in its trade relationships, which is increasingly difficult due to the weaponization of trade and investment [14] Defense Spending - There is discussion around increasing Australia's defense budget, with a previous goal of 2% of GDP [5] - The broader geopolitical environment necessitates a national conversation in Australia about the need for increased defense spending, considering public preferences for spending on health, education, and social services [6][7] - President Trump has been talking about a desire to see Australia increases defense budget to 35% [4] Australia-China Relations - Prime Minister Albanese's six-day visit to China was viewed positively, signaling resilience in the relationship with Australia's most important trading partner [1][8][9] - Australia must avoid complacency and recognize that the relationship with China is more complex than in previous decades [13] Domestic Policy - The Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme is not up for reform and will be defended by both sides of Australian politics [3][4]

Indian foreign policy places great weight on the notion that America and China are locked in a contest that could last decades. Now its elites are unsure whether that rivalry remains Donald Trump’s top priority https://t.co/NBimLS2LiU ...

Geopolitical Landscape - Foreign-policy experts are discussing an era of unprecedented disorder, yet markets are largely unaffected [1]

More than 1300 civil and foreign service officers at the State Department were indiscriminately fired on Friday as part of the Trump administration's drastic and devastating so-called reorganization of the agency. In total, 15% of domestic staff at the department is being cut along with the dissolution or merging of more than 300 bureaus and offices. Now, this shrinking comes contrary to the hopes of many when Rubio was nominated and then unanimously confirmed by the Senate, the only Trump appointee to have ...

Public Service Value - Public service programs bring thousands of visitors to the United States, boosting local economies through their spending [1] - These programs facilitate skills sharing and the adoption of American best practices in foreign countries [1] - Exchange programs foster positive perceptions of the United States among foreign students, enhancing the country's image abroad [2] Impact of Program Cuts - Cutting public service programs is detrimental to foreign policy and national interests [2]