Middle Powers' Dilemma: Enforcing Rules Against Allies

0:00From Sydney, this is your March 7th update. Australia faces big risks from global conflicts it can't control. By the recent U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran and Tehran's retaliation. As a middle power, the country relies on international rules set after World War II to manage these threats, but that system is cracking under. Pressure from superpowers. Middle powers such as Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, and France are teaming up more. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney warned at Davos and in Australia's Parliament this week that grey powers no longer defend key norms so trusted. Nations must collaborate for security and prosperity. These countries push rules hardest against rivals, like calling out China's South China sea claims. But they go quieter when allies bend them, as seen in responses to Israel Gaza and now Iran, where Australia back-stopping Iran's nukes but dodges. Equality questions. This week brought complications when three Australian Defence Force submariners

1:01were on a U.S. vessel that sank an Iranian warship near Sri Lanka under. AUKUs. Prime Minister Anthony Albinese insists they followed Australian law and took no offensive role, but critics like the Greens call it entanglement-in, alleged war crimes. Albinese walks a tightrope, building coalitions like Aqas in five eyes while avoiding fights with allies, especially the U.S. under President Donald Trump. The big question remains, how far will middle powers enforce rules against their closest partners? This DNN story comes to you thanks to our sponsor. When you want calm, do not reach for your phone. Lay back and listen, S-O-L-I-SoliPillo.com.