Toward Decline
The anti-AUKUS campaign needs to turn into an effective political movement - Crikey
Why it matters
The article signals a domestic political movement that could undermine Australia's flagship Indo-Pacific alliance commitment and submarine modernization. Loss of political consensus on AUKUS would degrade Australia's maritime deterrence, weaken US confidence in Australian strategic resolve, and cede submarine capability advantage to China in the critical 2030–2045 window.
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