Original article by Michael Read
The Australian Financial Review – Page: 4 : 8-Apr-26

Australia’s alliance with the US is under renewed scrutiny in the wake of President Donald Trump’s latest criticism of the nation’s failure to provide military assistance in the Persian Gulf. Trump again singled out Australia in a press conference at the White House, as well as Japan, South Korea and members of NATO. Marcus Hellyer from Strategic Analysis Australia says a point may be reached where it is no longer in the nation’s interest to retain the US alliance. Malcolm Davis from the Australian Strategic Policy Institute in turn says Australia is unlikely to end the US alliance or the AUKUS defence pact if Trump destroys Iran’s power stations; however, he expects the federal government to be critical of the Trump administration if it carries out this threat.

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