Strategic NewsProtecting shared prosperity: WA’s role in maritime security, AUKUS, and Indo-Pacific stability
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Protecting shared prosperity: WA’s role in maritime security, AUKUS, and Indo-Pacific stability

Perth USAsia Centre·2026-10-26AllianceP6: Defence SurgeP7: Alliance Architecture
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This roundtable reaffirms Australia's strategic engagement with AUKUS partners and regional stakeholders on maritime security, signalling alliance commitment at a senior diplomatic level. The Perth USAsia Centre's role in convening Southeast and South Asian officials on AUKUS demonstrates sustained institutional backing for the programme and regional alliance architecture.

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This development bears on 2 of the eight pillars of Australian preparedness — the overall picture right now is 5/100.

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