Considerations of national interest are likely to be weighed even more assiduously in the wake of the recent revelations.
The Trump election campaign's strong opposition to immigration of all stripes—but particularly from Mexico and Muslim countries—appears to have been endorsed by his surprise win and could inspire other governments to continue building walls and enacting strong protections at a time of record human displacement.
China's level of commitment to UNMISS objectives—and thus the general principles it would be expected to uphold in a DPKO leadership role—has been called into question.
Looking at the factors that have narrowed the Australian playing field might be instructive for others aiming to further curb its behavior and guard against wider adoption of similar practices.