Global Roaming with Geraldine Doogue and Hamish Macdonald AUKUS Investigated 01: That Fella Down Under
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Dec 19, 2024 Andrew Fowler, an investigative journalist and author of the award-winning book "Nuked: The Submarine Fiasco that Sank Australia’s Sovereignty," dives into the AUKUS partnership's strategic implications. He reveals the hidden motivations behind Australia going nuclear and discusses the significant political fallout. Fowler sheds light on the one-sided submarine deal and the growing calls for transparency from Australians. The podcast also explores the complexities of nuclear technology negotiations and the essential role of defense interoperability in the Indo-Pacific.
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AUKUS Secrecy
- Andrew Fowler was told disclosing the start of AUKUS discussions would breach national security.
- This secrecy surrounding a defensive acquisition was astonishing.
Sovereignty Concerns
- Australia's reliance on US for submarine operation and maintenance raises sovereignty concerns.
- Fowler argues this close integration compromises Australia's strategic defense.
Due Process Failure
- Andrew Fowler highlights the lack of due process in the AUKUS decision.
- The Defence Department failed to identify a specific threat requiring nuclear submarines.