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AUKUS makes a US-China war more likely - Pearls and Irritations
Why it matters
This opinion piece suggests AUKUS submarine and alliance architecture increases the likelihood of direct US-China conflict, which directly affects Australia's alliance pillar and strategic bet on US commitment. If the author's argument gains policy traction, it could undermine political support for AUKUS in the US or Australia, delaying the submarine transfer or signalling weakened US resolve.
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