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Jennifer Parker

Next AUSMIN needs to turn alignment into outcomes

2024 AUSMIN moved away from defence announceables. But progress on many of the key initiatives is yet to deliver tangible operational results.

Jennifer ParkerDefence expert

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The unremarkable communique issued following the 34th Australia-US Ministerial consultations (AUSMIN) could be interpreted as a stagnation in the relationship.

In many ways it highlights the strength of the relationship and an increased alignment in strategic thinking. However, the pressure will now be on at 2025 AUSMIN for the watershed of announcements in recent years to start delivering.

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Jennifer Parker is an expert associate at the national security college ANU and adjunct fellow at at UNSW with over 20 years experience within the Department of Defence.

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