Theguardian iconTheguardianSep 12, 2026

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

"Our first responsibility is to secure our people's future in this most contested region of the world." Continue reading...

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

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"Our first responsibility is to secure our people's future in this most contested region of the world." Continue reading...

Australia is being exploited by an ally that could draw it, however unwillingly, into war with China, experts warn Get our new political email, free app or daily news podcast "Physical security matters,"...

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"Our first responsibility is to secure our people's future in this most contested region of the world." Continue reading... Australia is being exploited by an ally that could draw it, however unwillingly, into war with China, experts warn Get 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.

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  • Australia is being exploited by an ally that could draw it, however unwillingly, into war with China, experts warn Get our new political email, free app or daily news podcast "Physical security matters,"...

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