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Why AUKUS matters — And what the cancelled Albanese-Trump meeting could mean for Australia

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Valued at $368 billion, the AUKUS agreement represents a cornerstone of Australia’s long-term defence and strategic posture. With the Trump administration now reviewing the pact—and Prime Minister Albanese missing a one-on-one meeting with President Trump at the G7—key questions have emerged about Australia’s future security alliances. Defence expert Dr Dalbir Ahlawat explains the significance of AUKUS, the implications of recent diplomatic developments, and the evolving role of strategic partners such as India, France, and Japan in shaping Australia’s defence landscape.

Subject

Astralia-United States, AUKUS, Quad, Security, Strategy, Indo-Pacific

Period19 Jun 2025

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Media contributions

  • TitleWhy AUKUS matters — And what the cancelled Albanese-Trump meeting could mean for Australia
    Degree of recognitionNational
    Media name/outletSBS
    Media typeWeb
    Duration/Length/Size12 minutes
    Country/TerritoryAustralia
    Date19/06/25
    DescriptionValued at $368 billion, the AUKUS agreement represents a cornerstone of Australia’s long-term defence and strategic posture. With the Trump administration now reviewing the pact—and Prime Minister Albanese missing a one-on-one meeting with President Trump at the G7—key questions have emerged about Australia’s future security alliances. Defence expert Dr Dalbir Ahlawat explains the significance of AUKUS, the implications of recent diplomatic developments, and the evolving role of strategic partners such as India, France, and Japan in shaping Australia’s defence landscape.
    Producer/AuthorVrishali Jain
    URLhttps://www.sbs.com.au/language/hindi/en/podcast-episode/why-aukus-matters-and-what-the-cancelled-albanese-trump-meeting-could-mean-for-australia/z0q9by0ij
    PersonsDalbir Ahlawat