By Binoy Kampmark Australian personnel aboard a US nuclear submarine during an attack on an Iranian vessel highlight the deeper implications of AUKUS – and the risk of Australia being drawn into American wars. The AUKUS trilateral pact has cost Australia dear. Over the decades, it will cost the Australian taxpayers well over the projected A$368 billion being assessed by …

By Bevan Ramsden The United States is increasing its military footprint on Australia and Pacific and Pacific Rim countries as it prepares for war against China. In Australia, the Force Posture Agreement (FPA) and large scale war exercises such as Talisman Sabre and RIMPAC, integrate our ADF with the US military and under the US Indo-Pacific Command in preparation for …

By Bevan Ramsden Trump’s anti-China 60% import tax barrier will weaken China’s economy and is predicted to have flow on effects impacting negatively on Australia’s economy. Will our political leaders now realise that Australia’s involvement in a military war against China for which they are furiously preparing, would have a devastating impact on our economy and Australian life generally as …

by Bevan Ramsden * War preparations began with the U.S. Force Posture Agreement providing a gateway for US military build- up in the Northern Territory and giving them unimpeded access to our seaports and air bases. War preparations have continued with huge expenditures on military acquisitions topped with $368 billion on nuclear -powered submarines. Now there are legislative amendments on …