Abstract
China’s behaviour has reminded everyone of the bottom line in the old alliance. But new areas of co-operation are appearing too. Birthdays are about symbol and sentiment. But we should use the 70th anniversary of our American alliance as an opportunity for the opposite: a focus on interests and future challenges. The tragedy in Kabul is a reminder for all nations to go back to basics in assessing their commitments and alliances. The ANZUS Treaty was signed in San Francisco on 1 September 1951 – seventy years ago today – [https://www.afr.com/link/follow-20180101-p58m3o] bringing together Australia, New Zealand and the United States in a world of very different threats.
| Original language | English |
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| Specialist publication | Financial Review (AFR) |
| Publication status | Published - 2021 |