Does Donald Trump have an overarching plan? 

Lots of commentators have rejected this idea – Trump just does what he wants, when he wants, as the thought strikes him.

But, says international and political editor, Peter Hartcher, many of his initiatives, or desires, share a common narrative.

Today, Hartcher discuss how the United States, under Donald Trump, is becoming more like China. 

For more:
Day by day, Trump’s America becomes more like Xi’s China, Peter Hartcher, The Age and Sydney Morning Herald

China Heritage, Geremie R. Barmé

Does Donald Trump have an overarching plan?&nbsp;
Lots of commentators have rejected this idea &ndash; Trump just does what he wants, when he wants, as the thought strikes him.
But, says international and political editor, Peter Hartcher, many of his initiatives, or desires, share a common narrative.
Today, Hartcher discuss how the United States, under Donald Trump, is becoming more like China.&nbsp;
For more: <a href="https://www.smh.com.au/world/north-america/day-by-day-trump-s-america-becomes-more-like-xi-s-china-20250324-p5lm1h.html">Day by day, Trump&rsquo;s America becomes more like Xi&rsquo;s China</a>, Peter Hartcher, The Age and Sydney Morning Herald
<a href="https://chinaheritage.net/academicians-and-archives/geremie-r-barme/">China Heritage</a>, Geremie R. Barm&eacute;

The Morning Edition (formerly Please Explain) brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, weekdays from 5am.

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The Morning Edition brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, weekdays from 5am.

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America is becoming more like China. Is this Trump's end game?

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A big first-game upset over Turkey sets the scene perfectly for a grudge match in Australia’s crucial game against the World Cup hosts at 5am on Saturday morning (AEST).

Behind the scenes, a fiery cocktail of history, spiteful friendlies, and straight-up disrespect from American soccer pundits has turned this Group D clash into a highly personal grudge match.

In this bonus episode, host Samantha Selinger-Morris talks to sports reporter Vince Rugari, who will be on the ground in Seattle, to break down the trash talk, the tactical madness of Tony Popovic, and why this insanely talented, multicultural Australian squad might just have the youth and stoicism to silence a hostile American crowd.

Background reading: https://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/yank-hypocrisy-why-mike-grella-s-socceroos-slander-rings-so-hollow-20260615-p606xk.html

A big first-game upset over Turkey sets the scene perfectly for a grudge match in Australia&rsquo;s crucial game against the World Cup hosts at 5am on Saturday morning (AEST). Behind the scenes, a fiery cocktail of history, spiteful friendlies, and straight-up disrespect from American soccer pundits has turned this Group D clash into a highly personal grudge match. In this bonus episode, host Samantha Selinger-Morris talks to sports reporter Vince Rugari, who will be on the ground in Seattle, to break down the trash talk, the tactical madness of Tony Popovic, and why this insanely talented, multicultural Australian squad might just have the youth and stoicism to silence a hostile American crowd. Background reading:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/yank-hypocrisy-why-mike-grella-s-socceroos-slander-rings-so-hollow-20260615-p606xk.html">https://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/yank-hypocrisy-why-mike-grella-s-socceroos-slander-rings-so-hollow-20260615-p606xk.html</a>

Ultimate grudge match: Can the Socceroos silence the American hype?

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What have Iran and the United States actually agreed to in the memorandum of understanding that the two countries announced over the weekend?

Today, international and political editor Peter Hartcher breaks it down for us, to work out if it’s a peace deal, a ceasefire, or something else entirely.

Background reading
 Trumped-up peace deal at the mercy of another nation, and it’s not Iran
Everything you need to know about the US-Iran peace deal

What have Iran and the United States actually agreed to in the memorandum of understanding that the two countries announced over the weekend?
Today, international and political editor Peter Hartcher breaks it down for us, to work out if it&rsquo;s a peace deal, a ceasefire, or something else entirely.
Background reading
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.smh.com.au/world/middle-east/trumped-up-peace-deal-at-the-mercy-of-another-nation-and-it-s-not-iran-20260615-p606yk.html">&nbsp;Trumped-up peace deal at the mercy of another nation, and it&rsquo;s not Iran</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.smh.com.au/world/middle-east/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-us-iran-peace-deal-20260615-p606um.html">Everything you need to know about the US-Iran peace deal</a></li>
</ul>

Donald Trump says he has a peace deal with Iran. But does he?

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This weekend thousands of teenagers will sit the entry exam for one of four select-entry government schools for high-achieving students in Victoria.

It’s a nerve-recking experience and the stakes are high. Many students will miss out on a place.
In NSW, competition is also fierce for a spot at select-entry schools. Students in both states spend countless hours preparing for the exams.

Today, Age education reporter Jackson Graham and Sydney Morning Herald education editor Christopher Harris explain how select-entry schooling became such a big deal and such big business.

This weekend thousands of teenagers will sit the entry exam for one of four select-entry government schools for high-achieving students in Victoria.
It&rsquo;s a nerve-recking experience and the stakes are high. Many students will miss out on a place. In NSW, competition is also fierce for a spot at select-entry schools. Students in both states spend countless hours preparing for the exams.
Today, Age education reporter Jackson Graham and Sydney Morning Herald education editor Christopher Harris explain how select-entry schooling became such a big deal and such big business.

6000 students. 1000 places. Competition for our best schools has never been tougher

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America is becoming more like China. Is this Trump's end game?

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