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While Morrison’s rhetoric is notably direct and confrontational, the current Albanese government adopts a more nuanced, balancing approach. It aims to sustain vital trade relations with China—Australia’s largest trading partner—while simultaneously maintaining a strong security alliance with the United States. This diplomatic juggling act is emblematic of Australia’s attempt to navigate a complex geopolitical environment, where economic interests and security commitments often intersect and sometimes conflict.
The three-part framework of Australian foreign policy
In an exclusive discussion, former Home Affairs Secretary Mike Pazulo elaborated on Australia’s current foreign policy paradigm, outlining it as a three-track approach: