Australia is highly reliant on sea trade for its economic growth and security. However, its small population doesn't allow for a big oceanic navy. The increasing expansion of the Chinese Navy in the Pacific, picture China as challenging the after 2WW established status quo. For Australia, it is thus vital to rely on Strategic Partnerships and allies.

Table of content
00:00 Australia's Strategic Environment
03:27 Australia Reliance on the Seas
04:57 Australia need of allies
08:15 Australia Strategic Partnerships
10:49 AUKUS
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Bibliography:
1: OEC, https://oec.world/en/profile/country/aus
2: Australia Maritime Safety Agency, https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j...
3: Australia 2020 Defence White Paper Update, https://www.defence.gov.au/about/publ...

References:
https://news.usni.org/2020/03/02/cno-...

2016 Defence White Paper: https://www.defence.gov.au/about/publ...

George Friedman: https://geopoliticalfutures.com/austr...

James Holmes: https://thediplomat.com/2013/10/the-g...

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