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Why Trump's problems in Washington mean problems for Australia. : Comments
By Daniel Steedman, published 23/4/2018A distracted president has the potential to leave power vacuums which will be filled by others. This is not in Australia's interest.
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Well it would certainly be a new approach to look for foreign policy successes. The impression is that the previous incumbent had priorities other than success as his aim.
There is no evidence that the DJT is 'distracted' by the domestic efforts to overturn the election. His foreign policy successes to date are impressive and should he pull off a North Korean peace treaty, his place in the pantheon of diplomats will be cemented.
Australia has a problem due to our reliance on China. Governments since Keating have been pushing us in this direction. It will not end well. Pivoting to India ought to be a high priority.