‘Hot mic’ moment aside, the Albanese government’s Pacific policing deal is a masterstroke of diplomacy
By Michael O'Keefe, Director, Master of International Relations, Department of Politics, Media and Philosophy, La Trobe University
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese may be attempting to backpedal from a “hot mic” moment at the Pacific Islands Forum this week in which he joked the United States “go halvies” on a new regional policing agreement.
But putting aside any awkwardness, the deal itself represents a significant diplomatic victory for Australia, as well as a security win for the…
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