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Michael Shoebridge

How do we put Australia first in Trump’s AUKUS review?

The fact the review exists and may not be the last should show us what other US allies realised a while ago: America remains our most powerful partner, but we have to be able to do more for ourselves.

So, the Trump administration is reviewing the AUKUS sub-deal. What’s the review about, and what might drive it?

At least the purpose is clear, with the Pentagon telling us: “The department is reviewing AUKUS as part of ensuring that this initiative of the previous administration is aligned with the president’s America First agenda.”

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Michael Shoebridge is founder and director at Strategic Analysis Australia.

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