By Lauren Kahn, CFR Expert Last updated June 12, 2023 9:00 am (EST)
The fledgling agreement is set to deepen defense cooperation among Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States, but it could be decades before it delivers on its promise.
What is AUKUS?
Established in 2021, the AUKUS is intended to be a strategic partnership among Australia, the United Kingdom (UK), and the United States to bolster their allied deterrence and defense capabilities in the Indo-Pacific. The trilateral partnership, which builds on their decades-long security cooperation, has two pillars. Pillar I revolves around the acquisition and development of conventionally armed nuclear-powered submarines for the Royal Australian Navy; and Pillar II calls for collaboration on advanced capabilities that will involve technology and information sharing.
What is the submarine component? (…)
What is the emerging tech component? (…)
How are other states responding to AUKUS? (…)
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READ FULL ARTICLE : AUKUS Explained: How Will the Trilateral Pact Shape Indo-Pacific Security? | Council on Foreign Relations (cfr.org)
