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1. Keating has a point on AUKUS.

Author

Hewson, John

Subjects
NUCLEAR submarines, DECISION making in international relations, AUSTRALIAN foreign relations, 1945-, MILITARY strategy, SOVEREIGNTY
Abstract

The article discusses Australia's AUKUS deal with the United States and the United Kingdom, which has led to the procurement of nuclear-powered submarines for the Australian Navy.It raises concerns about Australia's ability to maintain sovereignty its military strategy, and the decision-making process behind the deal. It suggests that the government should state that it will not join the U.S. in a military confrontation with China , which could lead to Australia being attacked by China.

Published
2023

2. AUKUS Shuffles The Blocs.

Author

O'SULLIVAN, JOHN and ORBÁN, TAMÁS

Subjects
DEFENSE contracts, NUCLEAR submarines, FOREIGN relations of the United States, 2017-, BRITISH foreign relations, TWENTY-first century, AUSTRALIAN foreign relations, 1945-, CHINESE foreign relations, 1976-, FRENCH foreign relations, FOREIGN relations of the European Union
Abstract

The article looks at the implication of the AUKUS nuclear-powered submarines contract between the U.S., Great Britain and Australia for global alliances. It attributes the deal to the intention of Australia to strengthen its alliance with the U.S. in light of the threat posed by China to its naval capacity and domestic policies. The consequences of AUKUS for China, France and the European Union are identified. Also noted is the U.S. Senate and parliamentary ratification obstacles to AUKUS.

Published
2021

3. The art of the Tuvalu deal.

Author

Seccombe, Mike

Subjects
AUSTRALIAN foreign relations, 1945-, BILATERAL treaties, CLIMATE change mitigation, AUSTRALIAN economy
Abstract

he article discusses the common challenges faced by Greenland and Tuvalu due to climate change and their geostrategic significance to larger nations. It highlights the recent Australia-Tuvalu Falepili Union, indicating Australia's influence on Tuvalu's foreign relations, and emphasizes the urgent concern of climate change for Pacific nations, leading to innovative agreements, such as the world's first bilateral agreement on climate mobility between Australia and Tuvalu.

Published
2023

4. Flogged with a warm AUKUS.

Author

Bongiorno, Paul

Subjects
AUSTRALIAN foreign relations, 1945-, NUCLEAR submarines
Abstract

The article reports that former Australian prime minister Paul Keating, along with former foreign ministers Gareth Evans and Bob Carr, have criticised the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal. It mentions that they have raised concerns about the lack of information and transparency around the deal, as well as the possibility of Australia being drawn into a war with China and opposition to the deal is said to be growing in the Labor Party.

Published
2023

5. The art of the Tuvalu deal.

Subjects
AUSTRALIAN foreign relations, 1945-, BILATERAL treaties, AUSTRALIAN economy, 1945-, CLIMATE change mitigation
Abstract

The article discusses the common challenges faced by Greenland and Tuvalu due to climate change and their geostrategic significance to larger nations. It highlights the recent Australia-Tuvalu Falepili Union, indicating Australia's influence on Tuvalu's foreign relations, and emphasizes the urgent concern of climate change for Pacific nations, leading to innovative agreements, such as the world's first bilateral agreement on climate mobility between Australia and Tuvalu.

Published
2023