AUKUS Trap: Election Dilemma

The article analyzes the debate surrounding Australia's foreign policy, particularly focusing on calls for greater "independence" from the United States. It argues that figures like former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, who advocate for a more independent stance, do not represent the interests of the working class but rather the interests of Australian imperialism and the ruling elite. The article suggests that these calls are driven by a desire to advance Australia's own strategic and economic interests on the world stage, potentially at the expense of workers and global solidarity. It questions the notion of "independence" within a capitalist framework, arguing that any such policy would still be rooted in the pursuit of profit and power. The central argument is that the debate over Australian foreign policy is ultimately a conflict between different factions of the ruling class, and that a genuinely independent foreign policy would require a fundamental shift in power towards the working class. find the original article here: https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2025/04/08/xslg-a08.html