Paul Keating says US Aukus review could ‘save Australia from itself’ as sceptics hail chance to exit pact
The GuardianThursday, June 12, 2025 at 2:25:11 AM
Former Australian Prime Minister Paul Keating is urging the country to take a critical look at the AUKUS defense pact, calling a U.S.-led review an opportunity to "save Australia from itself." High-profile skeptics like ex-PM Malcolm Turnbull and former foreign minister Bob Carr are also pushing for a reassessment of Australia’s defense strategy, arguing the nation should reconsider its commitments under the agreement.
Editor’s Note: AUKUS has been a divisive issue in Australia, with supporters seeing it as a necessary security move and critics warning it locks the country into costly, risky alliances. Keating’s sharp criticism—alongside Turnbull and Carr’s calls for a rethink—highlights growing unease about whether the submarine deal and closer U.S. ties truly serve Australia’s interests. This isn’t just bureaucratic squabbling; it’s a debate over how much sovereignty Australia might be trading away for perceived security.
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