PETER HARTCHER
Author  Journalist  Commentator

Putin's influence over Trump is now so great that he acts as a de facto national security adviser.

With Trump in the White House, AUKUS under review and China stalking our seas, we need independent capability, urgently.

It’s easy to see how Trump could use unrest in Los Angeles to launch an authoritarian takeover.

With political chaos in the US, the PM must weigh opportunity against risk to keep Australia safe.