MNI POLITICAL RISK ANALYSIS - Week Ahead 20-26 October

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(MNI) London – All timings are subject to change. 

Monday 20 October:

• United States-Australia: President Donald Trump hosts Australian PM Anthony Albanase at the White House in what will be the first one-on-one meeting between the two. Amid China’s imposition of export controls on critical minerals, Australia’s abundant supply could forge strong links between the two leaders, despite hailing from opposite ends of the political spectrum. Securing the future of the AUKUS submarine pact will be another top aim for Albanese amid speculation the Trump administration could push for greater Australian contributions to the project, or delay the timeline for the provision of three-to-five nuclear-powered submarines. Albanese arrives at 11:00ET before an Oval Office meeting at 11:15ET (16:15BST, 17:15CET).