With Donald Trump overturning assumptions about international order, we must re-examine the fundamentals of our foreign and defence policies. Former Senator and submariner Rex Patrick proposes four ideas to advance the debate.
At 9:30 this morning a number of Defence luminaries and experts will gather at the National Press Club for an invite only ‘Sovereignty and Security Forum’ organised by former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull to debate what needs to happen in response to Trump’s “America First” doctrine.
As a former Senator and recognised expert on Australian defence policy, especially submarine procurement, I’ve been invited to attend and will take the opportunity to advance four major ideas for discussion.