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Furthermore, Sheridan criticizes the Prime Minister for not leveraging deeper engagements with key regional partners like Japan and South Korea, which are vital to Australia's security architecture. The absence of such visits underscores what Sheridan perceives as a lack of strategic foresight.
The U.S.-Australia Defense and Security Dynamics
Complementing Sheridan’s critique, discussions have focused on the significance of U.S.-Australia defense relations amidst evolving regional threats. Notably, American defense officials, such as Under Secretary of Defense Elbridge Colby, have engaged with Australian counterparts on matters like nuclear submarine collaboration and joint military planning.