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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese looks on during a federal cabinet meeting on June 3, 2025, in Perth, Australia. (Matt Jelonek via Getty Images)
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Alexander Aibel
Research Associate
Alexander Benard
Adjunct Fellow
