Latika M Bourke
@latikambourke.com
📰 Writer-at-Large, The Nightly | London
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November 11, 2025 at 9:55 AM
‘We are not building for peacetime. We are pivoting the Pentagon and our industrial base to a wartime footing. Building for victory should our adversaries FAFO.’
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latika.me/Hegseth1939
Hegseth and Rutte have a 1939 message to defence companies
Put your money where your mouth is
latika.me
November 8, 2025 at 10:59 PM
‘We are not building for peacetime. We are pivoting the Pentagon and our industrial base to a wartime footing. Building for victory should our adversaries FAFO.’
latika.me/Hegseth1939
latika.me/Hegseth1939
The Nightly understands Mr Burgess will be giving a speech dedicated to China in coming weeks.
latika.me/ChinaASIO
latika.me/ChinaASIO
China ‘still most capable threat to Australia’
China remains the most potent and capable threat to Australia, with its ability to carry out hostile attacks outstripping that of Iran and Russia, former Home Affairs boss Mike Pezzullo has warned.
latika.me
November 6, 2025 at 11:58 AM
The Nightly understands Mr Burgess will be giving a speech dedicated to China in coming weeks.
latika.me/ChinaASIO
latika.me/ChinaASIO
🎙 Latest pod is from Butterworths, DC.
Alex set out to create a Melbourne-style supper club. It became a MAGA hangout and is frequented by the Trump Administration.
I spoke to Alex and chef Bart Hutchins about how good or bad for business it is being the MAGA place in a non-MAGA town.
Alex set out to create a Melbourne-style supper club. It became a MAGA hangout and is frequented by the Trump Administration.
I spoke to Alex and chef Bart Hutchins about how good or bad for business it is being the MAGA place in a non-MAGA town.
November 3, 2025 at 11:20 AM
🎙 Latest pod is from Butterworths, DC.
Alex set out to create a Melbourne-style supper club. It became a MAGA hangout and is frequented by the Trump Administration.
I spoke to Alex and chef Bart Hutchins about how good or bad for business it is being the MAGA place in a non-MAGA town.
Alex set out to create a Melbourne-style supper club. It became a MAGA hangout and is frequented by the Trump Administration.
I spoke to Alex and chef Bart Hutchins about how good or bad for business it is being the MAGA place in a non-MAGA town.
BREAKING ---- EVICTED AND STRIPPED OF HIS TITLE.
It's finally over for Andrew.
King Charles III says Prince Andrew will now be known as "Andrew Mountbatten Windsor."
It's finally over for Andrew.
King Charles III says Prince Andrew will now be known as "Andrew Mountbatten Windsor."
October 30, 2025 at 7:32 PM
BREAKING ---- EVICTED AND STRIPPED OF HIS TITLE.
It's finally over for Andrew.
King Charles III says Prince Andrew will now be known as "Andrew Mountbatten Windsor."
It's finally over for Andrew.
King Charles III says Prince Andrew will now be known as "Andrew Mountbatten Windsor."
Interesting polling from Ipsos for ABC News and Washington Post.
56 per cent of Americans OPPOSE Trump's demolition of the East Wing at the White House.
56 per cent of Americans OPPOSE Trump's demolition of the East Wing at the White House.
October 30, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Interesting polling from Ipsos for ABC News and Washington Post.
56 per cent of Americans OPPOSE Trump's demolition of the East Wing at the White House.
56 per cent of Americans OPPOSE Trump's demolition of the East Wing at the White House.
As G7 + 2 ministers meet in Canada today to discuss critical minerals, 'Team West' is urged to take the Australia-US rare earths deal global.
My latest report: latika.me/TeamWestCrit...
My latest report: latika.me/TeamWestCrit...
‘Team West’ should take critical minerals deal global
A top China expert says the Australia-United States critical minerals deal is a good start, but nowhere near enough to keep Chinese President Xi Jinping awake at night.
latika.me
October 30, 2025 at 8:14 AM
As G7 + 2 ministers meet in Canada today to discuss critical minerals, 'Team West' is urged to take the Australia-US rare earths deal global.
My latest report: latika.me/TeamWestCrit...
My latest report: latika.me/TeamWestCrit...
It is a real shame to see Anthony Albanese go down this road, particularly after what he said during the election campaign.
latika.me/AlboChannels...
latika.me/AlboChannels...
October 28, 2025 at 9:05 AM
It is a real shame to see Anthony Albanese go down this road, particularly after what he said during the election campaign.
latika.me/AlboChannels...
latika.me/AlboChannels...
Australia + US can catch up, and topple China's critical minerals dominance, Australia's Resources Minister Madeleine King tells me.
But she said Trump's claim that there'd be so many rare earths by 2027 costing $2 that we wouldn't know what to do with them, was not right.
latika.me/YesWeCan
But she said Trump's claim that there'd be so many rare earths by 2027 costing $2 that we wouldn't know what to do with them, was not right.
latika.me/YesWeCan
October 25, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Australia + US can catch up, and topple China's critical minerals dominance, Australia's Resources Minister Madeleine King tells me.
But she said Trump's claim that there'd be so many rare earths by 2027 costing $2 that we wouldn't know what to do with them, was not right.
latika.me/YesWeCan
But she said Trump's claim that there'd be so many rare earths by 2027 costing $2 that we wouldn't know what to do with them, was not right.
latika.me/YesWeCan
'Whilst Australians may deplore Donald Trump, enabling Labor to successfully exploit an anti-Trumpian sentiment during the election campaign to win Mr Albanese his 94 seats, the great irony is that Mr Trump signed onto something Biden wouldn’t.
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October 24, 2025 at 1:10 PM
'Whilst Australians may deplore Donald Trump, enabling Labor to successfully exploit an anti-Trumpian sentiment during the election campaign to win Mr Albanese his 94 seats, the great irony is that Mr Trump signed onto something Biden wouldn’t.
latika.me/TrumpAndAlbo
latika.me/TrumpAndAlbo
🇦🇺 🇺🇸 Donald Trump says AUKUS is aimed at deterring China from taking over Taiwan but that they won't be needed.
Australia's PM Anthony Albanese says AUKUS is NOT about China.
Read my latest article from DC in The Nightly: latika.me/AUKUSChina
Australia's PM Anthony Albanese says AUKUS is NOT about China.
Read my latest article from DC in The Nightly: latika.me/AUKUSChina
October 22, 2025 at 8:32 PM
🇦🇺 🇺🇸 Donald Trump says AUKUS is aimed at deterring China from taking over Taiwan but that they won't be needed.
Australia's PM Anthony Albanese says AUKUS is NOT about China.
Read my latest article from DC in The Nightly: latika.me/AUKUSChina
Australia's PM Anthony Albanese says AUKUS is NOT about China.
Read my latest article from DC in The Nightly: latika.me/AUKUSChina
ICYMI.
My question to US President Donald Trump.
My question to US President Donald Trump.
October 22, 2025 at 8:27 PM
ICYMI.
My question to US President Donald Trump.
My question to US President Donald Trump.
Reposted by Latika M Bourke
Third country deals are the "only serious option" for the UK when it comes to stopping small boats, Australia's home affairs minister has said
Tony Burke also told @latikambourke.com that centre-left parties must "be strong on borders" to be electable and maintain public support for legal migration
Tony Burke also told @latikambourke.com that centre-left parties must "be strong on borders" to be electable and maintain public support for legal migration
Third Country Deals Are The UK's Only Option For Tackling Small Boats, Says Australia's Home Affairs Minister
Australia’s Home Affairs Minister, Tony Burke, has said that third country deals are 'the only serious option' for countries like the UK to address...
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October 22, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Third country deals are the "only serious option" for the UK when it comes to stopping small boats, Australia's home affairs minister has said
Tony Burke also told @latikambourke.com that centre-left parties must "be strong on borders" to be electable and maintain public support for legal migration
Tony Burke also told @latikambourke.com that centre-left parties must "be strong on borders" to be electable and maintain public support for legal migration
✍️ From me in DC for The Nightly:
Kevin Rudd will serve four years as US Ambassador, says PM Albanese. He said Trump forgave the former PM in front of him after 'I don't like you' White House stoush. latika.me/AlbaneseBack...
Kevin Rudd will serve four years as US Ambassador, says PM Albanese. He said Trump forgave the former PM in front of him after 'I don't like you' White House stoush. latika.me/AlbaneseBack...
PM backs Rudd after awkward Trump ‘I don’t like you’ moment
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has defended Australia’s Ambassador to the US, Kevin Rudd, saying the US President has forgiven him after a tense White House exchange.
latika.me
October 21, 2025 at 8:17 PM
✍️ From me in DC for The Nightly:
Kevin Rudd will serve four years as US Ambassador, says PM Albanese. He said Trump forgave the former PM in front of him after 'I don't like you' White House stoush. latika.me/AlbaneseBack...
Kevin Rudd will serve four years as US Ambassador, says PM Albanese. He said Trump forgave the former PM in front of him after 'I don't like you' White House stoush. latika.me/AlbaneseBack...
As Trump goes squishy again, on Ukraine, Europe's Trump-whisperer, NATO boss Mark Rutte is on his way to DC.
October 21, 2025 at 7:29 PM
As Trump goes squishy again, on Ukraine, Europe's Trump-whisperer, NATO boss Mark Rutte is on his way to DC.
Aside from Rudd, the Australian PM's trip to the White House was an unmitigated success in both substance and style.
Albanese, who swept to a huge majority on the back of an anti-Trumpian campaign, even joked he'll use Trump's endorsement in his '28 campaign ads.
✍️ Me in DC: latika.me/USSuccess
Albanese, who swept to a huge majority on the back of an anti-Trumpian campaign, even joked he'll use Trump's endorsement in his '28 campaign ads.
✍️ Me in DC: latika.me/USSuccess
October 21, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Aside from Rudd, the Australian PM's trip to the White House was an unmitigated success in both substance and style.
Albanese, who swept to a huge majority on the back of an anti-Trumpian campaign, even joked he'll use Trump's endorsement in his '28 campaign ads.
✍️ Me in DC: latika.me/USSuccess
Albanese, who swept to a huge majority on the back of an anti-Trumpian campaign, even joked he'll use Trump's endorsement in his '28 campaign ads.
✍️ Me in DC: latika.me/USSuccess
As Trump tore into Rudd, Albanese laughed.
Stark contrast to how Starmer dealt with Trump blasting Sadiq Khan in front of him.
My latest in The Nightly from DC:
latika.me/AlbolaughRudd
Stark contrast to how Starmer dealt with Trump blasting Sadiq Khan in front of him.
My latest in The Nightly from DC:
latika.me/AlbolaughRudd
As Trump scolds Rudd, Albanese just laughs
Anthony Albanese had a near-flawless first encounter with Donald Trump in the White House, except for when it came to the US President’s stoush with Kevin Rudd.
thenightly.com.au
October 21, 2025 at 2:13 AM
As Trump tore into Rudd, Albanese laughed.
Stark contrast to how Starmer dealt with Trump blasting Sadiq Khan in front of him.
My latest in The Nightly from DC:
latika.me/AlbolaughRudd
Stark contrast to how Starmer dealt with Trump blasting Sadiq Khan in front of him.
My latest in The Nightly from DC:
latika.me/AlbolaughRudd
From me at the White House:
Donald Trump gives Anthony Albanese a ✅ but Kevin Rudd the thumbs down 👎 latika.me/AlbosDayatth...
Donald Trump gives Anthony Albanese a ✅ but Kevin Rudd the thumbs down 👎 latika.me/AlbosDayatth...
Trump gives PM thumbs up but roasts Rudd: ‘I don’t like you’
US President Donald Trump has lavished praise on Anthony Albanese during their first one-on-one meeting at the White House but has roasted Kevin Rudd for criticising him.
latika.me
October 20, 2025 at 11:38 PM
From me at the White House:
Donald Trump gives Anthony Albanese a ✅ but Kevin Rudd the thumbs down 👎 latika.me/AlbosDayatth...
Donald Trump gives Anthony Albanese a ✅ but Kevin Rudd the thumbs down 👎 latika.me/AlbosDayatth...
🇦🇺 🇺🇸 🌸 Anthony Albanese has released this photograph of flowers given to him by @realDonaldTrump and @FLOTUS upon the Australia PM's arrival into DC late Sunday night.
October 20, 2025 at 12:04 PM
🇦🇺 🇺🇸 🌸 Anthony Albanese has released this photograph of flowers given to him by @realDonaldTrump and @FLOTUS upon the Australia PM's arrival into DC late Sunday night.
NEW from me
Why AUKUS still matters, despite the advent of drone warfare.
From my interview with General David Petraeus, the former CIA boss also backs calls for Australia and Indo Pacific countries to spend more on their defence.
Read it here: latika.me/AUKUSnotDrones
Why AUKUS still matters, despite the advent of drone warfare.
From my interview with General David Petraeus, the former CIA boss also backs calls for Australia and Indo Pacific countries to spend more on their defence.
Read it here: latika.me/AUKUSnotDrones
October 20, 2025 at 11:00 AM
NEW from me
Why AUKUS still matters, despite the advent of drone warfare.
From my interview with General David Petraeus, the former CIA boss also backs calls for Australia and Indo Pacific countries to spend more on their defence.
Read it here: latika.me/AUKUSnotDrones
Why AUKUS still matters, despite the advent of drone warfare.
From my interview with General David Petraeus, the former CIA boss also backs calls for Australia and Indo Pacific countries to spend more on their defence.
Read it here: latika.me/AUKUSnotDrones
From me in DC for The Nightly:
PM Anthony Albanese touches down in wet and windy Washington for his long-awaited Oval Office date with Donald Trump.
The action begins 1115 Washington time, 0215 Canberra time.
I wrote about what to expect: latika.me/AlbosTrumpMeet
PM Anthony Albanese touches down in wet and windy Washington for his long-awaited Oval Office date with Donald Trump.
The action begins 1115 Washington time, 0215 Canberra time.
I wrote about what to expect: latika.me/AlbosTrumpMeet
October 20, 2025 at 9:29 AM
From me in DC for The Nightly:
PM Anthony Albanese touches down in wet and windy Washington for his long-awaited Oval Office date with Donald Trump.
The action begins 1115 Washington time, 0215 Canberra time.
I wrote about what to expect: latika.me/AlbosTrumpMeet
PM Anthony Albanese touches down in wet and windy Washington for his long-awaited Oval Office date with Donald Trump.
The action begins 1115 Washington time, 0215 Canberra time.
I wrote about what to expect: latika.me/AlbosTrumpMeet
🇺🇸 🇦🇺 Here's the official White House schedule announcing details and timings of PM Anthony Albanese's visit.
October 20, 2025 at 2:21 AM
🇺🇸 🇦🇺 Here's the official White House schedule announcing details and timings of PM Anthony Albanese's visit.
🇺🇸 From me in DC, Albanese's date with Trump comes at an advantageous time for the Australian PM.
latika.me/AlbosTrumpMeet
latika.me/AlbosTrumpMeet
Why timing of PM’s oft-delayed Trump meeting is paying off
Despite the obvious costs of Labor’s play-it-cool approach to the brash US President, the geopolitical winds have also shifted in Anthony Albanese’s favour since Mr Trump took office.
latika.me
October 20, 2025 at 2:01 AM
🇺🇸 From me in DC, Albanese's date with Trump comes at an advantageous time for the Australian PM.
latika.me/AlbosTrumpMeet
latika.me/AlbosTrumpMeet
Prince Andrew: 'I will therefore no longer use my title or the honours which have been conferred upon me.'
October 17, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Prince Andrew: 'I will therefore no longer use my title or the honours which have been conferred upon me.'