Richard Marles
Richard Marles is an Australian politician serving as the Deputy Prime Minister of Australia and Minister for Defence. A member of the Australian Labor Party, Marles has been a prominent figure in Australian politics, advocating for national security and defense initiatives. His recent meetings with U.S. officials, particularly regarding the AUKUS security pact, highlight his role in strengthening Australia’s defense relationships with the United States and the United Kingdom.
Born on Mar 13, 1973 (52 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 10 | 6.10 | 0.52% | +140% | 25,499,884 | 321,258 | $1,380,000 | 17,386$ |
| United Kingdom | 2 | 7.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 44,068 | $2,700,000 | 1,753$ |
| Nepal | 1 | 9.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 29,136,808 | 20,932 | $34,000 | 24$ |
| Ukraine | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 43,733,762 | 22,683 | $155,000 | 80$ |
| Vietnam | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 97,338,583 | 89,548 | $340,000 | 313$ |
| Lithuania | 1 | 7.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 2,722,289 | 1,439 | $54,000 | 29$ |
| India | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 1,380,004,385 | 730,548 | $2,900,000 | 1,535$ |
| Taiwan | 1 | 6.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 23,816,775 | 23,841 | $670,000 | 671$ |
| Sri Lanka | 1 | 8.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 21,413,249 | 21,850 | $84,000 | 86$ |
| Totals | 19 | 1,691,551,746 | 1,276,167 | $8,317,000 | 21,877$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Sri Lanka:
Richard Marles, the Deputy Prime Minister of Australia and Minister for Defence, arrived in the country for a two-day official visit.
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Australia:
Richard Marles was involved in the leadership discussions about Dorinda Cox's defection.
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Taiwan:
Australian Minister for Defence Richard Marles said his main takeaway from the conference was the sense of connection between the Indo-Pacific and the North Atlantic.
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United Kingdom:
Australia's defence minister Richard Marles has called on China to explain why it needs to have 'such an extraordinary military build-up'.
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Australia:
Defence Minister Richard Marles said last week that Australia was 'absolutely up for having this conversation' with the US.
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United Kingdom:
Australia’s defence minister, Richard Marles, rejected the premise of China’s criticism of Hegseth.
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India:
Australia’s Defence Minister Richard Marles welcomed Hegseth’s assurances but cautioned about the impact of high tariffs.
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Australia:
Richard Marles reaffirmed that the US alliance remained the cornerstone of Australia’s strategic and foreign policy.
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Australia:
Defence Minister Richard Marles is open to raising defence spending after meeting with US defence secretary.
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Lithuania:
Dovilė Šakalienė plans to meet with Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles in Singapore.
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