Australia is being forced to rethink its US dependence | DW News

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Australia is facing a turning point with its strongest ally. Washington is waging a trade war with Canberra and has become unpredictable on defense. Will this soured relationship push Australia toward a stronger bond with Europe, as it balances US ties and trade with China? DW talks to geopolitics experts Nathalie Tocci and Bart Hogeveen about whether Australia can afford to ditch the US and seek a Canada-style ‘unique alliance’ with the European Union. #dwcurrentaffairs Chapters: 00:00 From Down Under, singing Europe's song 00:54 Meet experts Bart Hogeveen, Nathalie Tocci 02:18 Seeking a 'unique alliance' with Europe 03:14 A 'gazelle' among US, Chinese 'lions' 04:37 Trading an armed giant for a 'dwarf' 06:14 The giant panda in the room 08:18 Australia can't quit US security 09:12 EU needs Indo-Pacific friend 10:20 Predictable allies, respecting norms and rules For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok

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