Anthony Albanese’s NATO knockback comes at perilous time

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Turmoil in Europe, Asia, the Middle East and US means Australia needs to work hard on security relationships.

Already a subscriber?Faced with a grumpy electorate hurting with rising living costs, the prime minister had little choice but to groundBut Albanese’s retreat from the global stage is undesirable given the turmoil in Europe, Asia, the Middle East and yes, even the US.

Knocking back an invitation to the NATO summit could also be explained given Australia is a long way from the North Atlantic.But this ignores some basic points. In an era where countries are increasingly interconnected, security and economics are enmeshed and the tenets of western liberal values are under siege, it is crucial that democratic leaders band together when they can, where they can.

As three of the leading democracies and most capable militaries in the Indo-Pacific , Australia, Japan and South Korea provide valuable input into the strategic challenge China poses. , helping the chances of Donald Trump return to the White House, is something leaders will no doubt be thinking about at the NATO summit.

 

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