Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is scheduled to meet President Donald Trump in Washington on 20 October.
Thus far, Albanese has dealt with this administration with equanimity, declining to rush the gate for a meeting. This is no bad thing. It is best to avoid projecting neediness to Trump.
Australians will be thinking about the immediate results of the visit. We should also reflect on the nature of our alliance relationship.
Mr Albanese goes to Washington
The media will focus principally on “deliverables” and the theatre which surrounds Trump meetings.