Hegseth’s undiplomatic treatment of Marles reveals a chaotic, ungenerous ally

Marles' master plan? US meetings marred by chaos

High-level talks between Richard Marles and US officials have been undermined by conflicting reports, and Iran's ambassador has left the country (but not before a 'dramatic' press conference). The post Marles’ master plan? US meetings marred by chaos appeared first on Crikey.

Hegseth’s undiplomatic treatment of Marles reveals a chaotic, ungenerous ally

The flap is significant only because it symbolises a deeper truth: the United States may be our ally, but it is an increasingly unreliable and capricious one.

‘Not a meeting’: Richard Marles goes to Washington for ‘happenstance’ meeting

Defence Minister Richard Marles has hit back over criticism of his mysterious talks with his US counterpart Peter Hegseth as an “absolute joke” during a fiery parliamentary clash over claims Australia was left looking humiliated.

Marles goes to Washington, and walks into a controversy

Richard Marles, US Vice President JD Vance, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth “met” at the White House on Tuesday. Photo: Kym Smith via ADF. So did Defence Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles have a meeting with US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, or not? That’s the question on the lips of many in Defence and the media after MINDEF’s whirlwind visit to Washington DC earlier this week. On 24 August, Mr Marles’ office advised he woul…