AuH2O
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« on: August 30, 2005, 01:15:57 AM » |
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Better subs? Dunno about that. The Virginia-class is no joke, and the 3 Seawolfs we have sure as hell are no joke.
I support the alliance, though let's be clear here: it's a sweet deal for Australia, and not so much for the US. In theory, at least, it means we could be drawn into a conflict not of our choosing-- though clearly that isn't likely in the forseeable future. Meanwhile, Australia essentially gets the benefit of a massive conventional and nuclear force at basically no cost.
In realist terms, then, it's lopsided in favor of Australia. In newer lines of thinking, it's a good deal for both sides because it ties the Aussies to us and promotes stability in the region, while providing them with security.
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