Perhaps all the "experts" on defence should get a go at it; because the politicians, the public servants and the military brass don't seem to have a clue. Particularly Defence Minister Marles.

Or, how about Defence announcing a “ best essay" competition on the matter to get a few clues

There are no Australian defence experts, show me one.

It is just as well President Trump has named Australia as one of the countries that the US doesn't 'need help from anymore'.

We can't even help,ourselves; and Trump might not want to help us when trouble inevitably comes knocking on our door - unless it is in America's interests.

And, why would he? The "experts" spreading BS here and elsewhere have been banging on about the US no longer being "reliable" ally.