Pearls and Irritations, By Mike GilliganFeb 23, 2024 Our leaders have rendered us America’s pawn, contractually. Australia has abrogated the right to choose peace with China. Dumbly. Unnecessarily. Deceitfully. For political ends. We once had a leader who put Australia’s security before the desires of a distant, powerful protector. What is the prospect of chancing upon … Continue reading Australian defence: from self-reliance to subsidising US war with China