Jessica Gardner

Washington correspondent reporting on US politics and international relations, offering on-the-ground insight into US reactions to Australia and AUKUS-related issues.

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Sep 24, 2025 • 33min

Australia's defence deals in the Pacific and why they matter

Nicola Smith, a Canberra bureau chief specializing in Australian politics, and Jessica Gardner, a Washington correspondent focused on US relations, discuss the implications of Anthony Albanese's upcoming meeting with Donald Trump. They examine Australia’s diplomatic setbacks in securing defense treaties with PNG and Vanuatu, highlighting growing Chinese influence in the Pacific. The duo also offers insights into the strategic stakes of these issues, emphasizing how they could shape regional power dynamics and Australia's role in Pacific security.

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