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"Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Davos speech should unsettle Australian
strategic thinkers, who have been raised in the belief the US alliance is the
unshakeable foundation of Australia’s regional security.
Carney’s point – that American leadership is no longer a reliable anchor for
the international system – had strong appeal in Europe and Canada. But it also
highlights what is now clearly the weakest link in the US-Australia alliance –
not American capability, but American reliability.
Deterrence is not just a matter of military hardware and presence. It relies on
confidence that commitments will be honoured, risks will be borne, and allies
will not be treated with disdain. When US policy becomes more transactional and
less predictable, that confidence weakens — even if the underlying military
power remains formidable.
But what is the alternative to
Pax Americana? Washington’s traditional allies
each face their own unique strategic circumstances, and their answers will
naturally vary."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
