Aukus is among Australia’s worst foreign policy decisions and requires ‘heroic’ optimism, Gareth Evans says
Former Australian foreign minister Gareth Evans has criticized the AUKUS nuclear submarine agreement as a major policy failure. He argues that the pact relies on a 'ludicrous' belief that the US would prioritize Australian defense over its own interests.
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Highlights deep-seated concerns regarding national sovereignty and the risks of military alignment with major global powers.
Former Labor minister Gareth Evans says Aukus is a doubling down on Australia’s commitment to the US alliance and paints a target on the country’s back in the event of a military conflict. Photograph: Lukas Coch/AAP View image in fullscreen Former Labor minister Gareth Evans says Aukus is a doubling down on Australia’s commitment to the US alliance and paints a target on the country’s back in the event of a military conflict. Photograph: Lukas Coch/AAP Aukus Aukus is among Australia’s worst foreign policy decisions and requires ‘heroic’ optimism, Gareth Evans says Former Labor foreign affairs minister says belief US would defend Australia in event of an existential attack is a ‘ludicrous delusion’
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