ANU Professor of International Security John Blaxland says Former US President Donald Trump was a “strong supporter” of the alliance between the United States and Australia.
ANU Professor of International Security John Blaxland says Former US President Donald Trump was a“That’s in part because of the strong trading
relationship and the advantage the United States has, but also he has an appreciation of the geostrategic utility of Australia,” Mr Blaxland told Sky News Australia.
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