20th Century Australia Essay

In the initial period of Australian history, the attractiveness of strategic dependence on a great power was so appealing that it became deeply engrained in Australias psyche (Fraser, 2014). During the 20th century, Australia had begun to loosen its ties with the Empire that had paved the way for its growth prior and shortly after federation and had begun to search for another paternal figure. It was during the final days of 1941 that the newly appointed Prime Minister of Australia, John Curtin, exclaimed to the public through the Melbourne Herald that the new figure had been found, “Without any inhibitions of any kind, I made it quite clear that Australia looks to America, free of any pangs as to our traditional links of kinship with the United Kingdom” (Curtin, 1941). In the past, America was considered a valiant and remarkable country and Australia should’ve been extremely lucky to have stuck its foot in the door when it did by providing a central base for American troops; however, the past 20 odd years have taken a turn for the worst. …show more content…
Not only did the invasion of Iraq probably violate international law, but it also caused an unneccessary and appauling war that, at vast expense, has achieved no positive benefit whatsoever (Marrickville Peace Group, n.d.). Australia’s enduring dependence on the US caused it to be dragged into an unethical and unnacceptable plight for North America’s own interests. So obsessed with what it once was, America used its advanced technology and impressive army to attempt to get back on top and reign superior and its legacy is the current turmoil in the Middle