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

Dalbir Ahlawat

School of International Studies

Press/Media: Expert Comment

Description

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

Period	19 Jun 2025

Media contributions

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Media contributions

Title	Why AUKUS matters — And what the cancelled Albanese-Trump meeting could mean for Australia
Degree of recognition	National
Media name/outlet	SBS
Media type	Web
Duration/Length/Size	12 minutes
Country/Territory	Australia
Date	19/06/25
Description	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.
Producer/Author	Vrishali Jain
URL	https://www.sbs.com.au/language/hindi/en/podcast-episode/why-aukus-matters-and-what-the-cancelled-albanese-trump-meeting-could-mean-for-australia/z0q9by0ij
Persons	Dalbir Ahlawat