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 (51 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 20 | 5.55 | 1.17% | +40% | 25,499,884 | 417,298 | $1,380,000 | 22,583$ |
| United Kingdom | 7 | 5.00 | 0.19% | +20% | 67,886,011 | 154,412 | $2,700,000 | 6,141$ |
| New Zealand | 4 | 4.50 | 0.18% | +10% | 4,822,233 | 9,680 | $210,000 | 422$ |
| United States | 3 | 5.33 | 0.06% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 182,572 | $21,000,000 | 11,583$ |
| Taiwan | 3 | 5.00 | 0.45% | +0% | 23,816,775 | 108,094 | $670,000 | 3,041$ |
| Ukraine | 2 | 8.00 | 0.07% | +10% | 43,733,762 | 35,412 | $155,000 | 126$ |
| Greece | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 10,423,054 | 4,265 | $190,000 | 78$ |
| Slovakia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 5,459,642 | 2,272 | $110,000 | 46$ |
| Lithuania | 1 | 7.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 2,722,289 | 886 | $54,000 | 18$ |
| Hong Kong | 1 | 4.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 7,500,700 | 7,685 | $370,000 | 379$ |
| Tanzania | 1 | 7.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 59,734,213 | 40,443 | $63,000 | 43$ |
| Ireland | 1 | 6.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 5,030,000 | 2,379 | $5,100 | 2$ |
| France | 1 | 6.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 65,273,511 | 32,218 | $2,700,000 | 1,333$ |
| Latvia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.12% | +0% | 1,886,198 | 2,349 | $34,000 | 42$ |
| Totals | 47 | 654,790,923 | 999,965 | $29,641,100 | 45,837$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Australia:
Richard Marles is the Defence Minister who confirmed the replacement vessels for the ANZAC frigates will be decided by the end of 2025.
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Australia:
Defence Minister Richard Marles expresses full confidence in the AUKUS project.
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United Kingdom:
Australia’s defence minister Richard Marles urged calm and emphasized the adherence of Chinese ships to international law.
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Australia:
Defence Minister Richard Marles intervened in the ADF's refusal to share the location of the Chinese flotilla.
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New Zealand:
Australia’s Defence Minister, Richard Marles, stated that Beijing had failed to provide satisfactory reasons for the inadequate notice given of the live-fire drill.
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France:
Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles acknowledged that Chinese ships were in international waters and acted within international law.
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New Zealand:
Australia’s Defence Minister, Richard Marles, said Beijing had 'failed to give satisfactory reasons' for the 'inadequate notice' given of Friday’s live-fire drill.
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Australia:
Defence Minister Richard Marles, along with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, addressed military cooperation between Russia and North Korea.
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Latvia:
Australia's Defense Minister Richard Marles has commented on the sanctions against Russia.
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Ukraine:
Richard Marles is the Minister of Defence of Australia.
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