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While I share Mearsheimer's skepticism about the so-called "liberal international order," I profoundly disagree with his and Elbridge Colby's arguments that the US must prioritize the containment of China over the security of other democracies. Tonight, I will explain why they are wrong and what it means for Australia.

The Emergence of a New Axis

The biggest debate on foreign policy in recent years has been the debate within the Republican party over the wisdom of supporting Ukraine in its war against Russia. This new realism within the Republican party, exemplified by figures like JD Vance, recognizes that the United States faces a new axis that unites Russia with China, Iran, and North Korea.