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Sheridan’s comprehensive critique underscores the broader challenge facing Australia: balancing diplomatic engagement with strategic assertiveness. He notes that the country’s leadership must recognize that future security scenarios might be dominated by conflicts involving China and the U.S., and that Australia's best interests depend on active, strategic alliances and realistic defense planning.
He laments that current Australian leadership seems ill-prepared and overly idealistic, neglecting the hard diplomatic and military work necessary to safeguard national sovereignty and regional stability.