Australia's foreign policy is fundamentally shaped by the strategic memory of the Battle of the Coral Sea in World War II, when Australia faced the possibility of being cut off from allies and forced to defend itself alone against a hostile power—a 'strategic DNA' that drives current policy against China.
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Charles EdellEvidence Quote
“the strategic DNA of being alone and cut off with potentially hostile power on your doorstep is the illuminating factor of Australian foreign policy”
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How Should the U.S. Counter China in the Pacific?— Center for Strategic & International StudiesCreated: 8/12/2026, 6:42:22 PM
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