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Australia's Foreign Policy: Time to Prioritize National Interests

12/2/2025

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Clinton Fernandes, author of Turbulence: Australian Foreign Policy in the Trump Era, argues Australia became subservient to U.S. interests under the Trump administration, fueling detrimental policies and military engagements.
He highlights hypocrisy in Australia's human rights stance and criticizes the AUKUS pact as a continuation of misguided strategies.
Fernandes calls for prioritizing environmental security, cooperation with China on climate issues, and reevaluating defense to serve national interests and future generations.

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Clinton Fernandes, author of Turbulence: Australian Foreign Policy in the Trump Era, argues Australia became subservient to U.S. interests under the Trump administration, fueling detrimental policies and military engagements.
He highlights hypocrisy in Australia's human rights stance and criticizes the AUKUS pact as a continuation of misguided strategies.
Fernandes calls for prioritizing environmental security, cooperation with China on climate issues, and reevaluating defense to serve national interests and future generations.