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Furthermore, the timing of the recognition decision seemed suspect. Mora recounted that just a few weeks ago, Albanese publicly expressed hesitance, indicating that recognition would be contingent on certain unspecified conditions. The sudden shift, he argued, was likely influenced by external pressures or a desire to appear aligned with international trends, rather than careful policy planning. This opportunism, Mora warned, could backfire, emboldening extremist groups and complicating Australia's diplomatic relationships.