I'm thinking of whipping up a TL whereby Australia becomes considerably more assertive. The PoD is Robert Menzies' nervous breakdown in late 1941. In my mind there is a lot of scope for a grasping Australia to push it's allies into inadvertently allowing Australia become a major player. Basically Australia will take on a cynical mindset during alliance actions, and use them as much as possible to pursue Australian goals.
The opportunities include;
Korea
Malayan emergency
UK-Aus joint project (nukes and guided weapons)
Fear Eastern Strategic reserve
US alliance
West Paupua
Konfrontasi
Vietnam war
Invasion of East Timor
et. al.
In my mind Australia won't be buying V bombers and strike carriers but will be using it's existing gear with some enhancements in a more focused way, and be ready to take the lead on certain issues far earlier than IOTL 1999.
Anyone interested?
The opportunities include;
Korea
Malayan emergency
UK-Aus joint project (nukes and guided weapons)
Fear Eastern Strategic reserve
US alliance
West Paupua
Konfrontasi
Vietnam war
Invasion of East Timor
et. al.
In my mind Australia won't be buying V bombers and strike carriers but will be using it's existing gear with some enhancements in a more focused way, and be ready to take the lead on certain issues far earlier than IOTL 1999.
Anyone interested?