From johnmenadue.com: Australia’s diplomatic strategy is being tested as the U.S. under Trump’s administration shifts towards a more transactional foreign policy, impacting Australia’s traditional reliance on American security guarantees and trade relationships with China.

The increasing geopolitical tension, exacerbated by China’s military assertiveness and the restructuring of global supply chains post-COVID, forces Australia to reassess its position in the Indo-Pacific region.

Australia needs a balance between engaging economically with China and protecting its strategic autonomy while fostering deeper partnerships with regional allies.