Why Military Neutrality is a Must for Australia

By Denis Hay

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Embrace military neutrality. Australia faces a choice: join declining empires or lead in peace. Discover why neutrality is the way forward in a multipolar world.

Introduction: A Nation at the Crossroads

Picture this: It’s 2030. Australian submarines sail under U.S. command in the Taiwan Strait. Canberra receives intelligence briefings written in Washington. The media frames any dissent as disloyalty. Ordinary Australians ask: “How did we get dragged into another war we never voted for?”

Rewind to 2025: our foreign policy is shaped not by peace or diplomacy, but by deals like AUKUS, designed to entrench Australia within the military-industrial interests of a declining superpower. Meanwhile, the world is shifting. BRICS is rising. The U.S. is losing credibility. And Australia must decide: Will we continue to act as a pawn, or will we embrace military neutrality and sovereignty through peace?

The Global Realignment: The World Beyond the U.S.

U.S. Decline and the Rise of Multipolarity

In 2015, analysts inside global financial circles began quietly withdrawing from the U.S. The reasons were clear:

• America’s fertility rate had fallen to 1.8 (below replacement).

• Political dysfunction reached crisis point with Trump’s election.

• Civil unrest, mass shootings, and institutional collapse painted a picture of chaos.

• Trust in government and media plummeted (Edelman Trust Barometer, 2021).

Meanwhile, the BRICS+ bloc was expanding rapidly. By 2024, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Iran had joined, and member nations began transacting in local currencies. The world was no longer unipolar—and Australia must adapt.

The BRICS+ Bloc and the Global South

The global South is now:

• Home to the largest youth populations (India, Nigeria, Indonesia)

• Receiving billions in tech investment (e.g., Microsoft’s $1B in African AI infrastructure)

• Transitioning to local currency trade

Australia can no longer afford to cling to outdated alliances that tie us to declining powers.

Why Australia Must Reassess Its Strategic Alliances

The Cost of U.S. Dependence

Our military is deeply entwined with U.S. command structures:

• AUKUS submarine deal: $368 billion to be tied into U.S. war planning

• Pine Gap: U.S. surveillance base on Australian soil

• Hosting U.S. troops, ships, and bombers in the Northern Territory

The Failure of U.S. Militarism

• Iraq and Afghanistan: trillions spent, no peace achieved

• Ukraine: Proxy war fuelled by NATO expansion and U.S. arms interests

Quote from the video: “America is being phased out… not because they hate it, but because it’s obsolete.”

What the OCGFC Knows – And Why We Should Listen

The Owners and Controllers of Global Financial Capital (OCGFC) have already moved on from America. They’re investing in the South. Australia should follow their strategy—but for peace, not profit.

The Case for Military Neutrality

What Is Military Neutrality?

Military neutrality means:

• No participation in military blocs

• No hosting of foreign military bases

• No involvement in foreign wars

Example of military neutrality: Switzerland has remained neutral for over 200 years. Reference: https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/neutral-countries

Benefits of Military Neutrality for Australia

• Enhanced sovereignty: Canberra decides, not Washington

• Improved regional trust

• Reduced risk of becoming a target in U.S.-China conflict

Strategic Independence

Neutrality is not isolationism. It’s a smart strategy. We can maintain a strong defence while avoiding offensive entanglements.

Peace-Focused Foreign Policy in a Multipolar World

Leading in the Indo-Pacific Through Diplomacy

Australia can lead through:

• Conflict mediation in Southeast Asia

• Pacific Islands Forum cooperation

• Reinvestment in regional development

Peace Through Cooperation, Not War

Example: Australia could invest in:

• Climate mitigation partnerships

• Shared medical and education programs

• Renewable energy infrastructure across the Pacific

From Military to Civil Investment

Our currency sovereignty gives us the ability to:

• Fully fund healthcare, housing, and education

• Transition away from defence dependency

• Create peace-focused international aid programs

🇺🇸 Australia: A Sovereign Nation or America’s Next Outpost?

Imagine waking up in 2040 to find Australia indistinguishable from the United States in everything but name. American flags fly over military bases from Darwin to Perth. U.S. troops conduct joint operations in our suburbs.

Our foreign policy speeches echo those made in Washington the week before. And every major security decision is pre-cleared through the Pentagon.

It may sound far-fetched – but this trajectory isn’t based on fantasy. It’s a pattern of precedent, and we are following it.

🛑 When Military Presence Becomes Political Influence

The United States currently maintains over 800 military bases in more than 70 countries. Where it establishes a long-term military footprint, political influence almost always follows.

In Hawaii, U.S. sugar interests and military positioning laid the groundwork for annexation in 1898, turning an independent kingdom into the 50th U.S. state by 1959.

In Greenland, the U.S. under President Trump in 2019 openly proposed to purchase, or use force to take over the island from Denmark. The plan was rejected, but it exposed strategic ambitions toward territory acquisition.

In Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Marshall Islands, U.S. influence expanded via militarised dependency—resulting in strategic control and loss of sovereignty for the host territories.

Australia is now home to:

The Pine Gap spy base, integral to U.S. drone warfare and nuclear targeting

Rotational deployments of U.S. marines and bombers in the Northern Territory

Massive investment under AUKUS, where Australia receives nuclear-powered submarines it will not command independently

Growing integration into U.S. war planning around China and the South China Sea

⚠️ The Quiet Absorption of Sovereignty

These developments raise serious questions:

If we cannot deny access to foreign troops on our soil, are we still sovereign?

If our military relies on foreign command systems, do we retain independent defence?

If we follow America into every conflict, can we claim a unique foreign policy?

This is not a conspiracy theory. This is creeping dependency. Sovereignty is rarely lost overnight. It is eroded decision by decision, treaty by treaty, base by base—until there is nothing left to reclaim.

🔄 The Choice Before Us

We must confront an uncomfortable possibility: Australia is at risk of becoming a de facto 51st state – not through constitutional change, but through military submission.

The warning signs are clear. If we continue down this path unquestionably, we may find ourselves unable to make decisions without a nod from Washington.

Neutrality offers a way out. A peace-focused foreign policy reasserts our independence and shields us from becoming collateral in the ambitions of a foreign empire.

“If foreign troops are stationed on your soil, if your national defence is written in a foreign language, if your leaders cannot say ‘no’ to another nation’s war – then you are not free.”

It’s time to draw the line. Not against an ally, but in favour of our own identity.

Avoiding the Path of Proxy Conflict

Gaza, Ukraine, and the Dangers of Alignment

As shown in the video:

“Gaza is the test bed for the new world order. What emerges will set a precedent for how dissent is treated elsewhere.”

Australia must not become the next platform for proxy war. Military neutrality is our best protection.

Media Manipulation and Identity Politics

Polarisation is no accident. The OCGFC uses division to prevent unity. Peaceful policy requires informed citizens.

Overcoming Barriers to Neutrality

Breaking the Militarist Narrative

Mainstream media sells fear:

• “China is coming for us”

• “America is our only protection”

We must counter these with fact-based analysis and independent journalism.

Educating for Sovereignty

• Promote understanding of Australia’s currency sovereignty

• Encourage civic engagement and foreign policy literacy

Australia’s Future Role in the World

From Pawn to Peace Broker

Australia can:

• Lead peace negotiations in the Asia-Pacific

• Offer asylum and humanitarian aid instead of arms

• Become a global model for peaceful diplomacy

A New Identity for a New Era

Australia stands at a turning point in its history. For too long, we’ve allowed our identity on the world stage to be defined by others – by powerful allies, corporate interests, and outdated security doctrines rooted in fear. But it doesn’t have to be this way.

❌ Not a Vassal State

We must stop behaving like a junior partner constantly seeking approval from distant superpowers. Australia is a sovereign nation, not a subordinate outpost for foreign interests. Our decisions should be made in Canberra, not in Washington. True independence means shaping a foreign policy that reflects the will, values, and aspirations of our own people, not those of global elites.

❌ Not a Weapons Depot

Our land should never be a staging ground for war. The growing militarisation of northern Australia—with foreign troops, nuclear-capable bombers, and weapons storage facilities—does not make us safer. It turns us into a target. We are being positioned not as a voice of peace in the region, but as a pawn in someone else’s conflict. That’s not defence – it’s provocation.

✅ A Leader in Peace, Justice, and Sustainability

Imagine instead a nation recognised globally for its integrity, compassion, and vision. A neutral Australia could lead the Indo-Pacific as a respected mediator, trusted by all sides. We could be known not for our submarines, but for our humanitarian diplomacy. Not for escalating tensions, but for easing them.

We have the resources, creativity, and economic sovereignty to invest in clean energy partnerships, disaster resilience, and regional health initiatives – proving that security comes not from weapons, but from well-being and cooperation.

This is the Australia we can be. A peaceful power. A just society. A sustainable future. But first, we must choose that path – and walk it bravely.

Military Neutrality Summary

Australia faces a defining choice:

• Continue being a footnote in the playbook of declining empires

• Or forge a new, sovereign path defined by peace, diplomacy, and regional leadership

We have the economic tools, the regional ties, and the public sentiment to lead in a new direction. It begins by saying no to militarism – and yes to neutrality.

Q&A Section

Q1: Would Australia be safe without U.S. military protection?

Yes. Neutral nations often enjoy more security by avoiding entanglement in wars. A self-reliant defence strategy and regional diplomacy enhance true safety.

Q2: Can we afford peace-focused diplomacy and aid?

Absolutely. As a currency sovereign nation, Australia can issue public money for peace initiatives. It’s a matter of political will.

Q3: What if the public supports AUKUS?

Public opinion is shifting. Once voters understand the costs, both financial and strategic, support for military independence is likely to grow.

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