If Trump returns to the White House, should we rethink the US alliance?:
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Australia’s AUKUS Dilemma If Trump ReturnsAn opinion piece by Emma Shortis warns that Australia’s AUKUS focus could strain alliance democratic values if Trump returns.
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- In October 2023, Anthony Albanese met newly elected House Speaker Mike Johnson and sought congressional legislation needed for AUKUS.
- Weeks later, Johnson steered legislation through Congress that theoretically enables technology transfers for Australia’s nuclear-powered submarines.
- The article presents Johnson as a key Trump ally who backed efforts challenging the 2020 election and is linked to January 6 mobilisation.
- The author warns that Trump’s plans to fill the military and Defense Department with loyalists could endanger the rule of law.
Democracy is precious and cannot be taken for granted – the violent insurrection in Washington is an assault on the rule of law and democracy. Donald Trump has encouraged this response and must now call on his supporters to stand down.— Anthony Albanese (Australian Prime Minister), in January 2021, in a tweet responding to Joe Biden's assessment of the Capitol attack.
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