As China rises, Australia is increasingly enmeshed in the US war machine. Is the alliance still worth the risk?

Experts warn Australia risks being drawn into conflict with China due to pressure from an allied partner, raising concerns over national security and regional stability. A prominent political figure emphasized the critical need to protect the country’s interests amid growing tensions in a strategically vital area. The remarks highlight deepening anxieties over foreign policy entanglements and the potential for unintended escalation. Full coverage examines the geopolitical risks and Australia’s balancing act in the face of rising great-power competition.

Australia is being exploited by an ally that could draw it, however unwillingly, into war with China, experts warnGet our new political email, free app or daily news podcast“Physical security matters,” said Kevin Rudd, at his axiomatic best before the National Press Club this week.“Our first responsibility is to secure our people’s future in this most contested region of the world.” Continue reading...