Pacific not a 'chessboard' for superpowers
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has criticized the current global order and warned against treating the Indo-Pacific as a 'chessboard' for superpowers. Additionally, he signed a long-term security agreement with Ukraine, pledging further support against Russia.
Why it matters
The speech signals a shift in Australian foreign policy, emphasizing regional autonomy and continued commitment to international security alliances.
Anthony Albanese has launched Australia's campaign for a two-year term on the United Nations Security Council. ( ABC News: Adam Kennedy )
In a major foreign policy speech, Anthony Albanese has declared the post-1945 world order "is no longer fit for purpose", and issued a warning to China and the US.
The prime minister has signed a decade-long security agreement with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, committing $60 million to help the country defend itself against Russia.
The new agreement provides a "framework" for defence and security cooperation, including military training, rebuilding Ukrainian military facilities and exploring joint manufacturing of missiles and drones.
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