Politics Now Albanese and the brave new world order
Sep 25, 2025
Michelle Grattan, an experienced political journalist and Chief Political Correspondent at The Conversation, joins the discussion to unearth Australia's evolving foreign policy. She delves into Anthony Albanese's bold stance on recognizing Palestine and how he balances growing ties with Europe against maintaining rapport with the U.S. Grattan also tackles the impact of a viral moment involving Liberal MP Andrew Hastie and explores the tensions within the party as leadership aspirations simmer under the surface, making for an engaging political analysis.
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Global Leadership Is Fragmenting
- Global shifts are happening beyond the US, with Europe and smaller countries stepping up on Ukraine and the Middle East.
- Australia joined a coalition recognising Palestine as part of this broader trend away from sole US leadership.
Recognition Carries Risks And Pressure
- Anthony Albanese framed Australia's recognition of Palestine as long in the making and responsive to domestic sentiment.
- Michelle Grattan warned recognition can pressure Israel but might also provoke harsher Israeli responses.
Europe Steps Up, But US Still Holds Leverage
- European leaders like Emmanuel Macron are actively filling leadership gaps left by the US under Trump.
- But meaningful leverage over Israel still primarily rests with the United States.