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The new Indo-Pacific security architecture: From hub-and-spoke to allied security web - Breaking Defense
Why it matters
The article signals a shift from bilateral US hub-and-spoke security architecture to a multilateral allied security web in the Indo-Pacific, which directly strengthens Pillar 7 (Alliance) and Pillar 8 (Northern Arc) by institutionalizing partnerships beyond traditional US-Australia ties. This architectural evolution reduces Australian strategic vulnerability to American withdrawal scenarios and reinforces the AUKUS framework and broader coalition resilience.
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