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Graham also points out that while Australia considers the upcoming Quad summit in India—featuring the US, India, Japan, and Australia—as a strategic reassurance, the current focus remains heavily on China. The sequencing of diplomatic efforts appears designed to reinforce the China relationship before pivoting toward broader regional coalition-building.
The Role of the United States and the Broader Geopolitical Context
The overarching backdrop to Australia's diplomacy is the uncertain state of the US-Australia partnership. Despite ongoing military exercises like Talisman Saber, questions remain about America's commitments, especially concerning trade and security priorities amid shifting US foreign policy agendas.