As Trump chaos builds ahead of the midterms, Albanese must tread carefully | Tom McIlroy

The president could become more erratic if his control over Washington recedes, making Australian engagement riskier * Get our new political email, free app or daily news podcast When Anthony Albanese jets to Florida for the G20 leaders summit later this year, he could come face to face with the architect of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The presence of Vladimir Putin at the meeting of the world’s biggest economies would be a stark reminder of the rapidly shifting political reality facing Australia, as the country’s closest security ally becomes even more unpredictable under Donald Trump. Continue reading...