Australian Defence Policy Explained in a 2 minute video
Swap Britain for Australia. Swap Trident for Aukus. Swap Russian for China.
Now it’s perfectly clear.
Sir Humphrey: What is the purpose of our defence policy?
Bernard: To defend Britain.
Sir Humphrey: No Bernard. It’s to make people believe Britain is defended.
Bernard: The Russians?
Sir Humphrey: Not the Russians. The British. The Russians know its not (defended).
Classic comparison.
Only thing, can't work out why a big nation far away in the northern hemisphere, bothers with this AEOTW.
After all, they can buy our ore and coal at the going market rate. Much cheaper and less hassle than launching a military attack - ever...
Cheers
That whole series was so true in so many ways which is hard to believe with the age of it!