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Chris Khatouki

Chris Khatouki

Chris Khatouki is an academic and research fellow at the University of New South Wales, Sydney.
Chris Khatouki is an academic and research fellow at the University of New South Wales, Sydney.
Languages Spoken:
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Opinion | Trump tariff shock should jolt Australia into standing on its own

Breaking away from its long-time ally will be painful for Canberra, but Washington has already taken the first irreversible step.

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With Aukus and the Quad, Australia’s capability to engage, at least on security matters, with democracies in the region has grown. However, this has not played into a larger vision of Australia’s place in the region. Whether on the Pacific or China, Australia’s foreign policy needs clarity and coherence.

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The wisdom of shoehorning such a significant piece of foreign policy without broad consultation is questionable and highlights the startling lack of public scrutiny being applied to matters of national security in Australia.

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The militaristic chest-thumping from the Australian political class, a growing military-industry complex, and the decline of Asian literacy are creating a toxic cocktail.

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