The Canberra hawks hope that our tough stance on China will encourage US resolve. But that underestimates the flightiness of Donald Trump. From an Asian viewpoint it’s as if the American Imperium is off on sick leave. The US President and Secretary of State were “no shows” at the Asian summits in Bangkok, a contrast … Continue reading BOB CARR. Erratic US Pacific policy is leaving Australia stranded (Australian Financial Review 8-11-19)… Continue reading »