Foreign Policy

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…the U.S in all areas of Foreign Policy, with few negative effects; the same cannot be said for Australia. "If the U.S alliance is an insurance policy, then the premiums Australia has paid, and is still paying, are excessive" ; however, it is nevertheless arguable that the alliance is more important and valuable to Australia. Although the costs of the alliance for Australia have been inflated, that which Australia receives in return is priceless.