The present and recent Australian Governments seem to have become victims of their own China and Russia phobias. In a situation in which China is rising to – or has already attained – super power status ; and in which the United States is losing influence,but is,as yet,unwilling to accept this great change in the … Continue reading RICHARD WOOLCOTT. Over reaction in the South China Sea when US influence is waning and Chinese influence is rising… Continue reading »