Albanese pushing case for AUKUS with ‘everyone’ in US

Albanese pushing case for AUKUS with ‘everyone’ in US

The Prime Minister says his government is engaging ‘with everyone in the United States’ in its bid to keep the AUKUS defence pact on track amid a snap review by the Pentagon.

Australia’s friends in Congress urge Albanese to prioritise Trump visit

The US president’s tariffs and review of the AUKUS nuclear pact has challenged the relationship, and lawmakers say a personal connection is key to the alliance.

US needs clearer strategy for Southeast Asia, says ex-Biden defence official

The strategy must include constructive economic cooperation and accord respect for Asean’s strategic autonomy.

AUKUS delays could leave the Royal Australian Navy without submarines

The AUKUS submarine deal was flawed from the start, and its possible collapse offers Australia a chance to rethink its defense strategy, reclaim sovereignty and pursue more practical, cost-effective alternatives.  The AUKUS partnership, the 2021 [...]

AUKUS project has worsened Australia’s ties with China

I have argued elsewhere (Asia Sentinel, 24/5/2025) that five factors could throw the US$245 billion AUKUS deal off balance following the recent decision by Washington to review the deal. First, the US has a limited shipyard capacity to deliver nuclear-propelled submarines to Australia in accordance with the agreed timeline. Second, concerns are being expressed in […]

AUKUS under Review - Islamabad Post

Dr. Muhammad Akram Zaheer University of Okara AUKUS, a landmark security agreement valued at approximately £176 billion (US$239 billion; A$368 billion), entails the transfer of nuclear-powered submarine capabilities to Australia a significant development given that, aside from the United Kingdom, no other nation has previously been granted access to the United States’ nuclear propulsion technology. The arrangement is widely interpreted as a stra…