Toward Programme
AUKUS and the Indian Ocean: Why getting nuclear stewardship right, matters now
Why it matters
The article signals continued AUKUS momentum and allied focus on nuclear-powered submarine stewardship and Indo-Pacific security governance ahead of a major regional defence conference. Effective nuclear stewardship and AUKUS cohesion directly underpin Australia's maritime defence posture and alliance credibility in the Indian Ocean, critical to countering PLA expansion.
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