To defend itself, Australia mustn’t kowtow to its rivals. Or its allies ()

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To defend itself, Australia mustn’t kowtow to its rivals. Or its allies

With Donald Trump in the White House, AUKUS under review and China stalking our seas, Australia must develop independent capability, quickly.

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