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Is AUKUS an awkward name for a hawkish problem?

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AUKUS remains the cornerstone for Australia, U.S., and British security in the Indo-Pacific region

 
AUKUS may be an awkward name but this security pact has become the cornerstone for the U.S., Britain and Australia’s Indo-Pacific strategy.

However, like all trios, there are always competing priorities.

The alliance centres around efforts to support Australia acquiring conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarines.

It is Australia’s largest jump in military capability since the end of World War Two.

Australian taxpayers will be footing the bill for $368 billion in spending over the next 30 years.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the deal strengthens national security in the region.

“The AUKUS agreement we confirm here in San Diego represents the biggest single investment in Australia’s defence capability in all of our history, strengthening Australia’s national security and stability in our region, building a future made in Australia with record investments in skills, jobs and infrastructure, and delivering a superior defence capability into the future.”

The AUKUS partners have remained focussed on equipping Australia with nuclear-powered submarines. However, there have been questions around further scope for engagement.

These areas may include artificial intelligence, quantum computing, cyber tech, and hypersonics.

“We’re simply focused on making sure that (Australia) can get nuclear-powered submarines,”said U.S. National Security Spokesperson John Kirby in an interview with CTV News.

“There really aren’t discussions right now or plans to modify the AUKUS arrangement in the future,” he said.

AUKUS has drawn condemnation from China.

A recent article published in the China Daily, an English-language newspaper owned by the Chinese Communist Party, raised concerns about the so-called “Cold War mentality”.

“If it keeps going like this, the security and stability in the region will be threatened,” wrote Ruan Zongze.

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Rate cuts ahead? US stocks bounce as inflation cools

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Investor sentiment is improving as fresh data out of the US and Australia shifts expectations for central bank action.

Stronger-than-expected labour market figures in Australia have raised questions about whether the Reserve Bank will move ahead with a rate cut next week. While the RBA has signalled it is watching data closely, the resilience in employment may force a delay.

Meanwhile, in the US, softer inflation data has lifted hopes that the Federal Reserve could cut rates later this year. That news helped spark a sharp turnaround in US equities, with the so-called “sell America” trade now unwinding as buyers return to Wall Street.

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Trump’s $600B Middle East Deal: What It Means for Global Stability

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President Donald Trump’s four-day Middle East tour during his second term has sparked global attention, locking in a monumental $600 billion investment from Saudi Arabia. From AI to defence, space to energy—this economic pact is reshaping U.S. foreign policy.

In an unprecedented move, Trump also lifted long-standing U.S. sanctions on Syria after meeting its new president, raising eyebrows among traditional allies.

Ticker News anchor Veronica Dudo speaks with Erbil “Bill” Gunasti, former Turkish PM Press Officer and Republican strategist, to break down the implications for national security, global diplomacy, and the path to peace in Ukraine.

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Trump’s AI deals raise concerns over China ties

Trump’s AI deals in the Middle East spark division over national security risks and concerns over China ties.

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Trump’s AI deals in the Middle East spark division over national security risks and concerns over China ties.

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Trump’s AI deals with Saudi Arabia and the UAE are causing internal conflicts in his administration over US national security. Officials are concerned that American technology supplied to the Gulf could ultimately benefit China, leading to calls for enhanced legal protections.

President Donald Trump’s recent AI deals in Saudi Arabia and the UAE are causing internal conflicts within his administration.

Concerns are rising among officials, particularly China hawks, about the implications for US national security and economic interests.

Agreements include shipments of vast quantities of semiconductors from Nvidia and AMD to the Gulf states, prompting fears that American technology could ultimately benefit China, given the region’s ties with Beijing.

While the accords include clauses to limit Chinese access to the chips, some officials argue that further legal protections are necessary.

Critics, including Vice President JD Vance, have suggested that maintaining US dominance in AI is crucial, and shipping chips abroad might undermine that goal.

Supporters of the deals, including AI Adviser David Sacks, argue the need for American technology in the Gulf to deter reliance on Chinese alternatives.

Despite this, internal discussions are underway to potentially slow down or reassess the agreements due to ongoing national security concerns.

Conversations have also included proposals for a significant chip manufacturing facility in the UAE, which many officials deem risky due to China’s influence.

Additionally, worries persist about G42, an AI firm in Abu Dhabi, which has historical ties to Huawei.

The agreements with Gulf countries promise to enhance their technological capabilities while necessitating careful oversight to address US security priorities.

 

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