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Unpredictability is a hallmark, not a bug, of a Trump presidency. That’s not news, but it underlines why dealing with the reality of a Trump White House, as opposed to rhetoric and promises, now requires diplomatic discipline and dexterity from Australia. Bowing down is not an option. Indulgence is also not driven by domestic politics.
Let’s start with the positives. Australia is an American ally of the highest level and has an improved reputation in Washington thanks to Trump 1.0. We have contributed to the next phase of the security alliance through the AUKUS agreement, which includes a $3 billion Australian investment in the US defense industrial base.
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