Sharma, Ashok

Introduction
In January of this year, Malcolm Turnbull made his first visit to the United States as the prime minister of Australia. Turnbull met with President Obama, as well as with business and defense leaders to discuss a range of international security and economic issues, including the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP).
The main issue at the forefront of conversation was that of the U.S.-Australia security alliance, particularly with regard to China’s increased military aggression in the Indo-Pacific region. Though he has not wavered from his predecessor’s firm support for the partnership, PM Turnbull has taken a moderate view on China. During his visit to the United States, Turnbull remained impartial and urged all parties to refrain from further military build-up on the islands and reefs in the South China Sea. Hoping that the Chinese government will abide by international rules, Turnbull looks to maintain Australia’s lucrative economic ties with the growing power.
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