# ANZUS

Straining the Alliance: Canberra’s Growing Disquiet Over Washington’s Middle East Gambit

Australian MP Andrew Hastie has warned that US credibility is being damaged by unilateral military actions in the Middle East, reflecting a broader breakdown in consultation within the ANZUS alliance. As President Trump publicly criticizes the Albanese government for its lack of military support, internal polling suggests a growing number of Australians wish to distance the country from Washington's foreign policy.