After 75 years of our alliance with the US, most Australians still can’t see a better option
Despite a turbulent relationship in recent times, few Australians want to opt out of the alliance with the United States.
Seventy-five years after signing the ANZUS Treaty, a significant portion of Australians still perceive their alliance with the US as the most viable option. Despite recent criticism from the US administration and increased tariffs, only 15% of Australians polled believe the alliance should be withdrawn. This figure has decreased from 37% in 2023, suggesting a stabilizing public opinion.
While there has been a decline in confidence in the alliance since the start of Trump's second term, the majority still see it as crucial for Australia's security. Publics in the Quad countries (Australia, US, Japan, India) express concerns about US democracy but remain committed to their alliance. Although half of the Australians feel the alliance makes their country more secure, less than half believe so, a 21-point drop since 2022.
Despite calls for additional security partnerships, few Australians are willing to abandon the US alliance, viewing it as a key component of their security strategy.
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