Explanation
Bear with me, I’ve had a couple of beers!
The point I was clumsily (I thought obviously) trying to make was that countries like Aus (and the UK) go to war in places like Afghanistan because they want a seat at the top table.
Whether you believe the cause was just, noble or worthwhile is irrelevant. If your country wants to be taken seriously it has to be seen to be taking part.
I thought that was obvious but apparently not.
The justifications and discussions about what is ‘right’ could go on forever. The simple fact is we take part because we are ‘morally’ (economically) obliged to.
Has the beer made me sound cynical?!
BV