In an effort to address a shortage of troops, Australia will soon allow permanent residents from the UK, Canada, New Zealand, and the US to serve in its armed forces. This marks a significant change in eligibility criteria, previously restricted to Australian citizens only. The move is part of a broader effort to strengthen Australia’s defense capabilities amid regional tensions and a perceived threat from China.
Michael Pillsbury, a senior fellow at the Heritage Foundation, testified before the House Oversight Committee about the growing threat posed by China’s influence in the United States. Pillsbury highlighted the CCP’s systematic penetration of America’s critical infrastructure, communications systems, and other sectors, effectively erasing the nation’s advantage of distance. The Chinese regime’s political warfare campaign has targeted the US economy, military, and even the physical health of its citizens through the distribution of deadly fentanyl. Pillsbury urged the US government to take immediate action to combat this threat, including implementing reciprocity standards, protecting American research institutes, and addressing the escalating fentanyl crisis.
