16,000 US Marines Could Be Stationed Permanently in Australia

What happens when you mix the US Marine Corps with Australia’s unique military landscape? Could 16,000 Marines really become a permanent fixture in Darwin, Australia? In this video, I look into the latest proposal from the Australian Institute of Public Affairs and explain how this move could deter China’s ambitions in the Indo-Pacific. From the AUKUS alliance to military drills like Exercise Pitch Black, I explore what’s driving the deepening military ties between Australia and the US. With China’s rapid military buildup and increasing geopolitical pressure on Taiwan, this expanded Marine presence might be the answer Australia is looking for.