Australia refused to send ** or fighter jets to participate in the U.S. Operation Prosperity Guardian in the Red Sea region, opting instead to send additional officers and soldiers to participate. This decision is based on Australia's consistent strategic position and has attracted wide attention and heated discussions from the outside world. It remains to be seen and analyzed whether Australia's decision represents differences among countries on regional security issues, and whether the United States has challenges in building multinational naval forces. Australia's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, Richard Marles, said in an interview that Australia will not send ** or fighter jets to participate in the U.S. Operation Prosperity Guardian. On the contrary, Australia will continue to strengthen cooperation with the United States in the Middle East in accordance with international law, and send six additional Australian officers and soldiers to participate in US military operations in the Red Sea region.
Although Australia's decision was understood and supported by the United States, it did not receive a positive response from other allies, and France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain and other countries had reservations about the US proposal. Australia and the United States have always had a close relationship on military cooperation, but the decision was not endorsed by other allies, causing heated discussions. There are also differing views on Australia's decision. Some see Australia as a responsible international power by sticking to its strategic priorities, abiding by international law, and strengthening cooperation around the Middle East. But there are also concerns that Australia's move may have some impact on military cooperation with the United States, and even cause diplomatic uncertainty.
Under the current international situation, it is not uncommon for countries to have certain differences on regional security cooperation. Does the unsatisfactory response to the "escort alliance" proposed by the United States mean that countries have doubts about the United States' leadership in regional security affairs?How will countries cooperate in addressing regional security challenges in the future?Australia is to be commended for making a wise decision on the US proposal for military action and following its own strategic priorities. However, the U.S. proposal has not received a positive response from other allies, which also exposes differences between countries on regional security issues. It is hoped that all countries can strengthen communication on the basis of mutual respect, equality and mutual benefit, jointly address regional security challenges, and promote the realization of regional peace and stability.
We look forward to your comments and discussions on the role and influence of the United States in regional security affairs, as well as the direction of cooperation between countries in the future.