Introduction: Australia's changing relations with Britain and the Commonwealth from Menzies to Howard via Fraser—A brief survey

Bridge, Carl

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“…Australia has never perceived the association of the former British colonies and dominions as the main line of foreign policy, although it is the Commonwealth of Nations that remains a symbol of the inseparable history and common identity, and hence the common interests of London and Canberra. Researchers noted that Australia's actions in the logic of a "good international citizen" were clearly manifested precisely within the Commonwealth, where it even managed to act as a mediator [Bridge, 2006].…”

Section: Prerequisites For Partnership: Common Identity and Foreign P...mentioning

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The Factor of Australia in British Foreign Policy

Godovanyuk

2022

Her. Russ. Acad. Sci.

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The Australian component of UK foreign policy in the context of the changing world order is outlined. It is highlighted that, in a value and ideological sense and due to the common Anglo-Saxon identity, London assigns Canberra a key role in the coalition of like-minded countries (“network of liberty”); in geostrategic terms, it perceives Australia as a platform to expand the UK influence in the Indo-Pacific. At present, the “special” partnership between the two countries is underpinned by a number of new agreements, including a “historical” trade deal aimed at strengthening economic ties and in-depth political, diplomatic, and defense cooperation, based on a new military alliance, AUKUS. At the same time, the traditional pragmatism inherent in the foreign policy of Australia, which positions itself as a reliable international actor, is being replaced by increasing military–political and economic dependence, which plays into the hands of London. Coming closer with Australia also allows Britain to present itself as the key extraregional player in the system of anti-Chinese alliances in the Indo-Pacific, with Washington and Canberra in the forefront.

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Section: Prerequisites For Partnership: Common Identity and Foreign P...mentioning

confidence: 99%