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Australia’s military ties with the U.S. are deepening fast—over half its bases now open to American forces, with nuclear subs set to dock in Australian ports next year. As U.S. power projection grows in the Asia-Pacific, experts debate whether this alliance truly serves Australia’s interests—or if it risks dragging the nation into conflicts it doesn’t want, especially amid rising tensions with China. While some warn hosting U.S. bases makes Australia a target and fuels regional militarization, others argue its geographic position is too valuable to ignore. The real question: does the security boost outweigh the danger of being caught in America’s global wars?

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