The flaw in Australia’s ‘China threat’ thesis

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Economist John Edwards argues that Australia’s preparations for a possible conflict with China rest on a superficial understanding of the strategic situation. He questions why Australia is preparing for such a conflict when several other countries are not, and points to broader US-China rivalry.

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