Why Australia is wary of supporting US-led Red Sea operations
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Indo-Pacific commitments aside, Australia is seeking to avoid yet another open-ended military commitment in the Middle East. Above all, Canberra is mindful that such a move could further alienate voters amid low public trust in government, declining social cohesion and increasing polarisation.