As allies’ capabilities grow, they need to work with US on nuclear signalling
The article identifies a critical gap in US-allied crisis coordination specifically relevant to Australia's role in the Indo-Pacific deterrence posture. Addressing nuclear-conventional entanglement through wargames, shared vocabulary, and signalling mechanisms directly strengthens Alliance (Pillar 7) cohesion and reduces escalation risks that could embroil Australia in a major power conflict.
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