Asleep at the Wheel? Revisiting
In 2024, the Southeast Asian Eyes (SEAE) initiative was proposed as a bold, visionary response to Australia’s overreliance on conditional Western security guarantees. In 2025, with the global strategic order increasingly fragmented and overtures from China and Russia intensifying in Southeast Asia and the Pacific, this foresight has proven prophetic.
Australia's $368 Billion AUKUS Submarine Pact: Opportunity or Risk?
The AUKUS agreement promises to bolster Australia's defence capabilities, but significant challenges loom:
Delayed U.S. submarine production
Geopolitical uncertainties
Rising costs and industrial inefficiencies
Nuclear waste controversies that could take 80+ years to resolve
In our latest white paper, we dive deep into the key risks threatening this landmark deal and propose actionable strategies to secure Australia's strategic and environmental future.
Explore the full analysis, from alternative acquisition strategies to sustainable nuclear waste solutions.
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