Toward Decline
‘Paragons of the Left’ sceptical of AUKUS, says Gareth Evans - The Australian
Why it matters
AUKUS is Australia's most critical strategic hedge against Chinese military dominance in the Indo-Pacific and a keystone of Pillar 7 (Alliance). Persistent domestic political opposition to the submarine transfer, especially from respectable labour-aligned figures, weakens the political durability of the program and increases the risk of cancellation or indefinite postponement. Without AUKUS-delivered submarines, Australia's maritime defence and alliance credibility are severely compromised.
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