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February 19, 2023 11:46pm

yeah probably best not to
analysis from four of Australia’s most experienced military strategists - ABC

"If #Australia sleepwalks into a war with #China, as many analysts fear is happening right now, then amid our strategic slumber we should at least ask one question: what would war with China mean for Australia?

“I do not think there is any credible chance that #America, with or without Australia’s support, could win a war with China over #Taiwan.

"The contemplation of war can only be justified after all other means of settling differences have failed, and we are a long way from reaching this position (over Taiwan). I worry when politicians start to think it is acceptable to use the media to make threats about war. I draw here an important difference between politicians and statesmen."

A war with China would be complex but these four analysts agree on one chilling prediction

Of all the uncertainty and conflict in the world at moment, the repercussions of Australia joining the US in any war with China over the status of Taiwan — or any other issue — is surely one of the most important discussions we must have, writes...