Australia is America's oldest friend and ally in the Asia-Pacific region and second closet ally in the world. However, there currently is a debate in Australia about what the United States expects from the alliance and the nature of American power. Australia's self-reliant defense posture in Southeast Asia and the South Pacific contributes to mutual security. That posture is strengthened by the U.S. security guarantee and access to U.S. intelligence, defense science, weapons, and military logistics support. The alliance also enhances Australia's status in world affairs, especially in Asia.


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    Title :

    U.S.-Australia Alliance Relations: An Australian View. Number 216


    Contributors:
    P. Dibb (author)

    Publication date :

    2005


    Size :

    7 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English