AUKUS Investigated 05: Radioactive ripples
Global Roaming with Geraldine Doogue and Hamish Macdonald
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Navigating AUKUS: Australia's Defense Dilemmas
This chapter examines Australia's defense strategies in light of its acquisition of new capabilities through the AUKUS agreement, particularly regarding regional stability and China's growing influence. It discusses the competing interests of maintaining alliances with the U.S. and other partners while grappling with concerns over sovereignty and dependency. The dialogue raises critical questions about Australia's military autonomy, the practicalities of submarine acquisition, and the implications for nuclear non-proliferation and technology readiness.
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