Recognizing Australia’s extraordinary commitment to the U.S.-led liberal international order, President Trump should invite Prime Minister Scott Morrison on a second state visit.
That invitation would be a great honor. After all, Australia received a state visit less than one year ago, in September 2019. State visits are normally years apart. Still, a second state visit in such short order would send two important messages to the world. First, that the Trump administration recognizes those allies who make hard choices in order to stand with the United States. Second, that the U.S. will consolidate allies against external pressure. Both points take on special significance in the context of what Australia is now doing.
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