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Why The US Australia Alliance Needs a Rethink

Australian Independent Media March 29, 2025, By Denis Hay

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Why the US Australia alliance needs a rethink. The U.S. is no ally. Discover why Australia must distance itself to avoid war and reclaim its sovereignty.

How Australia Can Safely Distance Itself from U.S. Hegemony

Introduction – The US Australia Alliance: Myth vs Reality

Picture this: You’re sitting in a Brisbane café, sipping a flat white while reading the headlines – Australia has just signed another defence pact with the United States. More American troops, military hardware, and diplomatic praise about our “unbreakable alliance.” Yet, beneath the headlines lies a growing discomfort – are we allies, or are we just a strategic pawn in U.S. global dominance?

Joh Bjelke-Petersen once said that this is just politicians “feeding the chooks.” Empty words. The truth is, the U.S. government doesn’t respect its people, let alone Australia. It sees nations – including its own – as resources to be mined for profit. This article will explore how Australia can break free from this exploitative alliance without putting itself in harm’s way.

The U.S. Government’s Track Record: A Global Power Without Respect

Exploiting Its Own Citizens

Visit Detroit, Michigan – a city once bustling with manufacturing pride. Now, it stands as a ghost town of forgotten promises, where basic water access has become a luxury. Millions of Americans are homeless or working two jobs or more just to survive. U.S. billionaires soared in wealth, while 45 million Americans live impoverished.

Internal reflection: “If they treat their own citizens this way, what hope do allies have?”

Exploiting Other Nations

Let’s take Iraq. The 2003 invasion, sold on lies about weapons of mass destruction, cost hundreds of thousands of lives, all to secure oil. In Libya, a once-stable nation descended into chaos after U.S.-led intervention. This is not defence—it’s corporate imperialism.

When the U.S. backs coups in Latin America or imposes sanctions on countries like Venezuela or Cuba, the motive is always clear: control the global economy for U.S. corporate gain.

The U.S.–Australia Relationship: Not What It Seems

Political Rhetoric vs Reality

Australian and U.S. politicians often repeat phrases like “shared values” and “strong friendship.” But how many Australians were consulted when Pine Gap was set up or when AUKUS was signed?

Dialogue: “This isn’t a partnership. It’s a surrender of our sovereignty,” says a former Australian diplomat.

The Cost of Loyalty

Australia’s blind support for U.S. policy has real consequences:

• Trade tensions with China – our largest trading partner

• Environmental destruction from military exercises on Australian soil

• Loss of independence as U.S. bases expand here without public debate.

Why China Matters More Than Ever

60% of Australia’s exports go to Asia, with China alone accounting for over 25%. Australia’s economy is tightly linked to Chinese demand, from iron ore to wine. Trade disruptions – often driven by political antagonism encouraged by the U.S. – have already cost farmers, winemakers, and miners dearly.

The Danger of Choosing Sides

We risk becoming collateral damage in a U.S.-China conflict. Australia should not repeat its mistakes from Vietnam or Iraq – wars that had nothing to do with our national interest but cost us dearly in blood, treasure, and reputation. This has been the outcome of the US Australia alliance.

Thought: “Must we always fight other nations’ wars? When do we stand up for ourselves?”

Pathways Toward Australian Independence………………………………………..

Phasing Out US Australia Alliance and Military Influence

Start with transparency:

• Conduct a national audit of U.S. bases and agreements.

• Establish parliamentary oversight.

• Hold a public referendum on AUKUS.

Dialogue: “Our security must not come at the cost of our sovereignty,” says Senator David Shoebridge.

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March 30, 2025 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | politics international