The lessons evident in the Chilcot report, and summarised by Sir John Chilcot in his public statement, should also be heeded by Australia. This week, Australia welcomed US Vice-President Joe Biden with open arms, celebrating and emphasizing our commitment to a strong military alliance that has spanned over 100 years. But the Chilcot Inquiry and its findings on the Iraq invasion should undoubtedly be the catalyst for Australia’s reassessment of this relationship with America – particularly our extensive involvement with the US’ Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (drone) program.
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