The Albanese government is facing a push by the United States for a ‘broad ranging and open ended’ commitment to defend Taiwan against any Chinese aggression.

The Trump administration is insisting on guarantees from Australia, as well as Japan, of involvement in any, potentially “imminent,” US war against China.

There is uncertainty about who is calling the shots at the heart of the Trump administration. That presents risk, and opportunity, for allies like Australia.

This marks the 11th iteration of the biennial Talisman Sabre exercise, which will take place over the next three weeks.

The United States will play Ecuador and Australia in October friendlies as preparation for next year's World Cup. The No. 15 Americans will meet No. 25 Ecuador on Oct. 10 at Austin, Texas, and No. 24 Australia four days later at Commerce City, Colorado, the U.S. Soccer Federation said Monday.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Canberra does not support any one-sided move on Taiwan as Washington calls for clarity on Australia's stance

The Pentagon is reviewing AUKUS, a strategic military deal between the United States, Britain and Australia. Australian officials remain confident it’s a good deal.

Elbridge Colby is issuing a challenge to the direction of Australian strategic policy, from defence spending levels and the future of the AUKUS agreement, to the prospect of Australian involvement in a potential US conflict against China in the Taiwan Strait.

The Pentagon is pressing Japan and Australia to clarify their roles in a potential U.S.-China conflict over Taiwan, the Financial Times reported. Elbridge Colby, U.S. under-secretary of defense for policy,