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
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