A Trump presidency brings into question America’s traditional approach to Africa, especially Rwanda. But a true shift in US foreign policy in Africa is not a priority for the Trump administration.
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Great powers are often deadly rivals, but their leaders can still learn to communicate properly.
Since World War II, the US and Mexico have successfully worked together on issues like trade and migration. If Trump refuses to treat Mexico as a partner, how bitter will the breakup be?
Great powers have always meddled in each other’s business and struggled to reconcile their interests. Why are we convinced Russia is different?
It takes a lot to make a president with a 12% approval rating a hero. Trump may yet manage it.
Australian and American leaders over the years have, from time to time, disagreed or said things to cause embarrassment. But, for the most part, such disagreements have been kept out of the limelight.
In a crisis, governments often act just to be seen to be doing something. The difference with what Trump’s doing is that there is no crisis.
This roundup from our archives explains some of the major conflicts unfolding in the seven countries singled out by Trump’s executive order.
The US has never been opposed to international engagement, or even international co-operation – but it must always be co-operation on American terms.
As Trump explores warmer ties to Russia, he’d be wise to brush up on the history of past resets and the role the oil industry played in each one. The results weren’t good.
Cutting off funds for crucial UN bodies could have disastrous consequences for the world order.
In a special Race to the White House episode, Brendon O'Connor and Tom Switzer talk with Emma Lancaster about Donald Trump's inaugural address.
Far from ‘making America great again’, Donald Trump’s sloganeering will deepen mistrust of US motives and irreparably damage any prospect of co-existence, let alone a more co-operative world order.
The 44th president is now gone. What mark does he leave on his country?
Decades – even centuries – have gone into building the diplomatic protocols on which we all rely. Is all that work being undone?
As his nominee for secretary of state awaits confirmation, Donald Trump is under pressure to explain what his views on Russia actually are.
What the Obama administration achieved with Iran deserves great credit. But can it endure?
Ambassador Karlov’s death will weaken Turkey’s influence in the Syrian conflict.
Donald Trump’s disregard for Africa and African affairs is worrying. But it also presents a unique opportunity for progressive black leadership to shape US foreign policy.
More than ever, Pine Gap remains at the heart of the Australian alliance with the United States, but serious reform is needed.
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