Part 10/11:
The Way Forward: Prioritizing National Interest
Ultimately, Conroy emphasizes that Australia must focus on governing in its national interest amidst these turbulent international relations. Polling data shows that Australian support for deepening the alliance with the U.S. has plummeted, and the public now prefers a balanced approach, avoiding undue reliance on either China or Trump’s America.
He warns that Trump's unpredictable policies and bullying tactics are unlikely to serve Australia's best interests in the long run. Instead, regional stability and economic security depend on pragmatic diplomacy, cautious engagement, and avoiding unnecessary confrontations driven by American electoral politics or media sensationalism.