The Morning Edition Can Albanese claim credit for Trump’s peace plan?
Oct 2, 2025
Matthew Knott, a foreign affairs correspondent who covered Albanese’s diplomatic journey, shares insights on the Prime Minister's recent high-stakes trip. They explore the ambitious diplomatic maneuvers across major cities, touching on Albania's assertion of influence regarding the Gaza peace initiative. Knott discusses the reactions from Hamas and Israel, the implications of Trump's involvement, and the complexities surrounding an international stabilisation force. Tune in for an engaging analysis of a pivotal moment in global diplomacy.
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Albanese Projects Greater Diplomatic Ambition
- Matthew Knott observed Anthony Albanese on the trip as markedly more confident and ambitious than in his first term.
- Albanese actively engaged key regional players rather than just attending summits, signaling a higher diplomatic profile.
Immigration Shapes Centre-Left Fortunes Differently
- Knott contrasted UK immigration-driven politics with Australia's calmer context, which benefits Albanese.
- The absence of a major boat-arrival crisis gives Albanese political space the UK lacks under Starmer.
Peace Plan Lacks Hamas Participation
- The Trump peace plan is a US-Israel proposal presented to Hamas as an ultimatum without Hamas's direct involvement.
- Hamas may signal openness to avoid bad press, but unilateral disarmament or exit from Gaza is highly unlikely.