The answer to the question “Is Australia a NATO member?” is no. Australia is not a member of NATO, although it has strong ties and cooperates closely with the alliance on various matters of mutual concern. One of the countries that are often asked about its membership status in NATO is Australia. The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is a political and military alliance of 30 North American and European countries. Founded in 1949, NATO’s…
Can Australia economically survive without China? In 2009, China’s need for Australia’s natural resources and agricultural exports made China an indispensable commercial partner. In reality, in 2018-2019, Australia’s imports and exports totaled $235 billion from China, while they totaled just $137.4 billion from the Five Eyes allies. Together, Australia, New Zealand, the United States, and the United Kingdom make up the “Five Eyes” alliance. About 38% of Australia’s total commerce with all countries in 2019…
