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Secondly, internal debates within the Trump administration, now a point of concern for the current geopolitical climate, have introduced additional uncertainties. Hardliners in the US are pushing for explicit commitments to Australia, especially pertaining to the use of submarines in potential conflicts such as a China invasion of Taiwan. This raises questions about the US's willingness to pledge support in such scenarios, with Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese articulating a cautious stance. Albanese’s approach—highlighting that no US official has publicly committed to defending Taiwan—is a pragmatic move, but it also signals potential limitations on how far Australia can rely on US backing amid evolving regional tensions.