On March 7, local time, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison delivered an important foreign policy speech at the Lowy Institute, a think tank, in the form of a video, and with the help of the recent War between Russia and Ukraine, he issued another absurd warning.
In his speech, Morrison portrayed Australia as facing "the most difficult and dangerous international security situation in 80 years," declaring that a new "arc of autocracy" was forming and reshaping the world, that the Ukraine issue was a wake-up call to the West, and that "liberal democracies" could not be affected by minor differences.
His speech included the following passage: "We face the specter of a trading world that lacks principles, responsibility and transparency, in which national sovereignty, territorial integrity and freedom are abandoned in exchange for a temporary escape from coercion and intimidation, or an economic trap disguised as an economic return." ”
However, as soon as Morrison's words were said, they were immediately criticized by netizens. Some people directly replied that the "world" rendered by Morrison was his own "world".
Screenshot of the Guardian report
The British "Guardian" report pointed out that former US President George W. Bush described Iran, Iraq and North Korea as the so-called "axis of evil" 20 years ago, and now, Morrison claimed in an online speech at the Lowy Institute: "A new 'arc of authoritarianism' is instinctively united to challenge and reshape the world order with its own image." ”
He used the recent military conflict between Russia and Ukraine to express his views, claiming that Russia has launched an "unprovoked, unjust and illegal war" in Ukraine, putin will continue to carry out "barbaric attacks", while the strategic, political, economic and social impact of Russia's "invasion" of Ukraine will "inevitably extend to the Indo-Pacific", and Australia is facing "the most difficult and dangerous international security situation in 80 years".
Morrison expressed appreciation for Japan, South Korea, Singapore and other Countries in the Asia-Pacific region for joining the sanctions camp against Russia, and claimed that all "democratic countries" must stand together and resolutely oppose "aggression and coercion."
"We cannot allow small disagreements to affect our relationship and our long-term cooperation, or (otherwise) our adversaries will ruthlessly exploit this." Morrison said.
The Guardian noted that morrison's "disagreement" here is unclear, but it is likely to be an incident caused by a "submarine contract dispute" between Australia and France. Earlier, Australian Defense Minister Peter Dutton had called on France not to "hurt feelings" with Australia and to focus on the strategy of dealing with China.
Morrison in his speech video screenshot
In his speech, Morrison said his administration's position had been criticized but was happy to have finally stuck to his position. The Guardian interprets that this statement refers to the increasing tension between Australia and China in the past few years, affected by this, Australia's export industry has been affected, and the Australian side not only did not reflect on itself, but falsely accused China of using "economic coercion" against Australia.
He also depicts a so-called "ghostly world" — "We face the specter of a trading world that lacks principles, responsibility, and transparency, in which national sovereignty, territorial integrity, and freedom are renounced in exchange for a temporary escape from the economic trap of coercion and intimidation, or masquerading as an economic return." ”
However, for Morrison's words, many netizens do not buy it, and even find it ironic.
"When Morrison warns today about 'a trading world that lacks principles, responsibility and transparency,' is he really speaking? This is Morrison's world, in short, that's all he is. ”
Pictured from Twitter The same below
"He has completely lost his sense of self and the ability to self-reflect, provided that he ever had."
"This person is saying in the mirror (himself)."
According to reports, in an online speech on the 7th, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison also announced that he would invest 10 billion Australian dollars (about $7.4 billion) to establish a nuclear submarine base on australia's east coast so that "American and British submarines visit regularly" to dock nuclear-powered submarines purchased under the framework of the "AUKUS" trilateral security partnership between the United States, Britain and Australia. He also said Australia would strengthen its weapons capabilities to "protect the safety of Australians".
Once completed, it will be Australia's second submarine base and australia's largest defence facility since 1990. Australia currently has six Collins-class submarines stationed at the Western Fleet base in The West OfBoth. Morrison said that even if the new base is built, the old base will continue to operate.
Regarding the new nuclear submarine base, Morrison said that three possible locations have been selected, all located on the east coast of Australia, namely Brisbane, Queensland, Newcastle, New South Wales or Port Cambra. The Australian Department of Defence believes That Port Kenbra in New South Wales is the best option because it requires the least amount of extra work. Once selected, the initial work is expected to be completed by the end of 2023.
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