Increase U.S. and Australian Military-to-Military Cooperation
The United States would benefit from reframing the way it employs forces globally to remain relevant in great power competition, particularly in light of persistent competition with China. Partnerships set the conditions for mutual operational success. The Australian and U.S. alliance, in particular, can offer both countries relative advantage by increasing training and operational opportunities in pursuit of shared security objectives. In July 2020, civilian leaders from both nations’ diplomatic corps and militaries came together at the Australia-U.S. Ministerial Consultations (AUSMIN) 202...