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Richard Marles: Reality is that there is no effective balance of power in this region absent the United States, but we cannot leave it…

On the recordMay 30, 2025
Reality is that there is no effective balance of power in this region absent the United States, but we cannot leave it to the United States alone.
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Richard Marles
Australian Labor Party

Editor's note · Context

Marles acknowledges the U.S. role in regional security while stressing collective responsibility.

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