According to a former Australian secretary of the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet, Australia could be dragged into war if it continues to act as “a proxy or deputy sheriff” for the US in the region.
The statement was made by John Menadue in an essay published on the public policy journal platform Pearls and Irritations.
“Our military and defence leaders rely heavily on advice from the US Departments of Defense and State, as well as the CIA and FBI. We serve as their regional offices “Menadue is the founder and editor-in-chief of Pearls and Irritations and was the Australian ambassador to Japan.
He warned against following the United States, stating that Australia has repeatedly allowed itself to be drawn into the imperial wars of Britain and then the United States.
“Over the course of two centuries, the United States has subverted and overthrown numerous governments. It has a military and business complex that relies on war for power and profit “He made a note of it. Menadue warns that “the US only follows an international rules-based order when it suits its own interests,” putting Australia’s autonomy and independence at risk.
