Australia is a crucial link in the Pentagon's so-called global force posture review,

[midnight]

Australia is a crucial link in the Pentagon's so-called global force posture review, which Mr Smith said will lead to an expansion of joint training and exercises in Australia.
"Our starting point is that it would be an unambiguously good thing to extend such practical cooperation arrangements," Mr Smith said.
In Hawaii, Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd urged patience, as defence experts warned that some Asian nations such as China may be concerned by news of a US base in Darwin.
"It's important that we await the president's visit before confirming any particular elements of what that defence cooperation may entail," he told reporters attending an APEC forum."Australia has always been transparent with all countries in the region about the importance of this alliance to us and to the broader security of the region."


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[Lasher]

1. Look out, the Chinese horde is coming!

Let's borrow more money from China to defend the Aussies from...China!

[saras]

2. It's more a matter of making sure the Aussies don't go progressive...

gotta have those US troops down there to help fight protests.