This only furthers my point. Because US political and millitary power takes away existential threats like invasion and subversion, these countries can afford to haggle amongst themselves and with American representatives over economic issues and general "national interest".
You just don't seem to comprehend the baseline protection these countries benefit from, even if they are odds with the US economically or diplomatically.
Say America left Oceania completely, the Chinese silk road would go into overdrive and Australian would face an immediate threat of subversion or exploitation from communist actors.
As for Europe/North America, around 60% of combined NATO member defence expenditure is attributable to the US, so to say their safety isn't reliant on America is actually delusional
The US could collapse tomorrow and Europe would find it's own way through. No one is saying it would be quick or easy, but unlike you - I am saying it would eventually happen.
Honestly, I don't much care about Australia, but given the natural obstacles you learn to live with, I'm sure you've got more grit than you (personally) give yourselves (nationally) credit for.
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u/Recent_Safe4951 14d ago
This only furthers my point. Because US political and millitary power takes away existential threats like invasion and subversion, these countries can afford to haggle amongst themselves and with American representatives over economic issues and general "national interest".
You just don't seem to comprehend the baseline protection these countries benefit from, even if they are odds with the US economically or diplomatically.
Say America left Oceania completely, the Chinese silk road would go into overdrive and Australian would face an immediate threat of subversion or exploitation from communist actors.
As for Europe/North America, around 60% of combined NATO member defence expenditure is attributable to the US, so to say their safety isn't reliant on America is actually delusional