European Defense: If Not Now, When?
How many more “wake-up calls” do we need?
Australia
Macron Defends Rules-Based Pacific Order, Five Stars Call for New Elections
The French president rejects hegemony in Asia. Italy’s Five Stars want new elections.
Allies Hope for the Best from Trump, Must Plan for the Worst
Donald Trump might still morph into a more conventional president, but allies cannot take chance.
Trump Throws Tantrum in Call with Australia, Shows No Ally is Safe
The prime minister of Australia asks the United States to honor its agreements. How dare he?
In Era of Trump, Australia Looks to China for Leadership on Trade
America’s most reliable ally in the Pacific turns to China for leadership.
Australians, Dutch Send Military Police to Ukraine Crash Site
The two countries send military police to secure the Malaysia Airlines crash site in Ukraine.
Barack Obama’s Mahanian Approach to Australia
America’s first “Pacific” president would do well to read up on Alfred Mahan’s analysis of balance of power in Asia.
New Zealand Likely to Strengthen ANZUS
Trade relations with China notwithstanding, New Zealand is likely to intensify security cooperation with the United States.
Why Australia Worries About Indonesia
Indonesia may be likely to upset American-Australian relations in the future. But Canberra shouldn’t fret too much about it.