Why Australia is Key to the U.S. Military’s New Asia Strategy | WSJ

To prepare for a potential war over Taiwan, the U.S is increasing its military presence in Australia to a level not seen since World War 2. Taiwan is regarded by China as part of its territory and Beijing has vowed to take control of the island by force if necessary. What advantages does Australia’s geography offer the U.S. in a potential fight in the Asia-Pacific region?

WSJ looks at why Australia is becoming a strategic hub for U.S. forces.

Chapters:
0:00 The airbase
0:35 Australia’s strategic location
3:20 Exercises on the ground
4:00 The U.S.’s strategy in Asia Pacific

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[rorytribbet]

This could have been a 30 minute video, a very fascinating and rich topic not often discussed.

[delavan]

Every country is key--Japan, Philippines, Taiwan, S. Korea . . .

[ytnb]

That's why S.Korean defense firm setup their workshop in Australia. S.Korea also value Australia as strategic location as backup drop zone.

[Zadokze]

Sorry, i live in Western Australia. Stirling Base was incorrectly labeled on the map 2:03.

[HairyBogTrotter]

HMAS Stirling is in Perth. 730kms south of where you have it on the map. Sloppy.

[ronlucock]

"Taiwan is the regions most volitile flashpoint."
The Philippines: "Hold my beer..."

[mistergnat]

Turns out China trying to blackmail Australia was not taken well 😂😂😂

[howumighthaveanimatedthat]

Don't the Chinese run the port in Darwin

[Globalinsiderofficial]

Now the Chinese will befriend Venezuela to get closer to you😂😂😂🤦🏽‍♂️

[Team.America]

The US is also bolstering its forces in Philippines and Japan.

[LoVeViruSs]

Saying China is the biggest threat to the western world but proceed to built military base surrounding China.

[mosalethoba]

Then the Chinese should deploy in Venezuela and Cuba Just to balance the scale. Seems like peace is a foreign concept in this world.

[martinprice]

Some of these comments seem to ignore the major lesson of Pearl Harbor. The way to avoid an escalating conflict is to prepare for it. China sees any country within their geographical sphere as being theirs.

Australia knows they cannot deter China from starting a new war all by themselves. They need US help.

In 1941-42 Britain was not able to help Australia defend itself. The Americans did that.

This is about avoiding another Pearl Harbor type of attack by China and repeating its history.

[Globalinsiderofficial]

I just fear that osprey....looks like a death wish

[umarmusisi]

Americans 😂😂🤦🏾‍♂️ if another country built an army base in Mexico or Canada they would be looking n shouting blue 😂😂

[AndreaDoesYoga]

Interesting insight, U.S. definitely values Australia's strategic location! 🌏

[sumits]

Good strategy to propagate deterrence aginst enemy 😅

[d.]

Why should Australia view its greatest trade partner as a threat?

[realvoicever]

Made me laugh, China tested ICBM that can reach any part of the USA with 10 multiple warhead. How is this ?

[DearProfessorRF]

Greetings from the United States. Please help us. We are addicted to war.