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Alex McDermott

April

The narrative of Australia as the callow dupe of a great power ally remains stuck in the ‘Gallipoli’ movie.

Anzac narrative must not get stuck in ‘Gallipoli’ victimology

The era of geopolitical uncertainty demands a mature reckoning with our alliance obligations and our own responsibilities.

February 2024

Prime Minister John Curtin (right) and US southwest Pacific commander General Douglas MacArthur.

Keating’s strategic illusion dies hard

The former prime minister’s timid isolationism, leaving others to do the heavy lifting, has its roots deep in Labor’s history.

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