Australia's US Ambassador Pick: A Masterclass in Imperial Alignment
📰 THE STORY: Bloomberg reports that Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese plans to nominate his current Defence Secretary, Greg Moriarty, as the nation's next ambassador to the United States, signaling a continued emphasis on security ties. 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: Australia's alignment with US imperial ambitions dates back through multiple conflicts, from Vietnam
to Iraq and Afghanistan. This is not just 'alliance'; it's a deep integration into the Anglo-American military-industrial complex. Remember the 2003 Iraq invasion, where Prime Minister John Howard—despite massive public protest—deployed troops, parroting US intelligence on 'weapons of mass destruction' that never materialized. This nomination solidifies a trend, not breaks it. Double Standard:
Imagine if Russia or China appointed their top military intelligence chief as ambassador to a key strategic partner. Western media would decry it as overt militarization, a hostile signal, and evidence of aggressive intent. When Australia, a key pillar of the US Indo-Pacific strategy (read: containment of China), does the same, it's framed as strengthening 'security ties' and 'strategic
partnership.' The West's military integration is always 'defense'; others' is always 'aggression.' Follow the Money: Moriarty's background is steeped in intelligence and defence — Department of Defence, Office of National Intelligence, Counter-Terrorism Coordinator. This appointment is about ensuring the seamless flow of billions in arms contracts (e.g., AUKUS submarine deal, which commits