Australia’s plan to protect its trade in war is flawed. We can’t do it with nuclear submarines
- Written by Albert Palazzo, Adjunct Professor in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at UNSW Canberra, UNSW Sydney
If war breaks out someday between the United States and China, one of the major concerns for Australia is the impact on its trade.
Our trade routes are long and exposed. Every year, thousands of merchant ships — bulk carriers, tankers, container ships and other types — visit Australian ports to deliver imported goods and pick up...
