Defence on the agenda

China’s naval aggression into nearby waters and Donald Trump’s abandonment of long-established alliances has thrown defence policy into the Australian election spotlight.

The future of the ANZUS alliance

In 2021, the ANZUS alliance will have been in place for 70 years. However, in the wake of Biden’s recent inauguration as the 46th president of the United States, the alliance is experiencing challenges not seen in the past.