Toward Decline
Introduction: Preventing the Erosion of Extended Deterrence in the Indo-Pacific - The National Bureau of Asian Research (NBR)
Why it matters
Extended deterrence erosion in the Indo-Pacific directly threatens Australia's alliance pillar and Northern Arc security, as US commitment to regional defence underwrites Australian strategic posture and AUKUS credibility. The article's focus on preventing this erosion signals recognition that US extended deterrence guarantees—foundational to Australian defence planning—face structural pressure from Chinese power growth and potential US strategic reorientation.
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