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Australia's Role in AUKUS: Perceptions and Implications
This chapter analyzes Australia's positioning within the AUKUS alliance, exploring its perceived role as an echo of U.S. influence and the associated 'deputy sheriff' narrative. It highlights regional attitudes, particularly in ASEAN, regarding AUKUS amid broader U.S.-China tensions, and discusses the implications for Australia's foreign policy autonomy. The chapter also emphasizes South Korea's concerns over exclusion from the alliance and suggests Australia’s potential role in fostering dialogue between the U.S. and China.