Malcolm Turnbull has publicly endorsed the proposed US military buildup in the Asia-Pacific region which has been flagged by the incoming Trump administration, while launching a swingeing political attack on the federal opposition, alleging Labor is hopelessly split on the alliance. He told reporters “a stronger United States means a safer world”. Donald Trump also flagged his intentions during a 15-minute conversation with Turnbull immediately after his election. On Wednesday Turnbull appeared sanguine about the development, telling reporters in Canberra Trump had “campaigned on a promise to increase investment in the US military and we support and welcome a strong United States”. “A stronger United States means a safer world,” he said.

Source: The Guardian November 16, 2016 05:15 UTC