As the military might and influence of nations such as China, Russia and Iran continues to grow, Australia cannot always rely on America to “come to our aid,” according to Liberal Senator Jim Molan.
“Who knows what President Trump’s intent is towards the allies?" Mr Molan said since the end of the Cold War, United States organisations including the Official White House National Security Strategy, have acknowledged American military power is no longer what
is used to be. “American power and influence has lessened by about 50 percent,” he said. “We have this underlying belief in Australia that the United States will always come to our aid,” but we need to take greater responsibility for our national security. Image: AP
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