Is AUKUS Delivering on Its Promise?

AUKUS, the Australia-UK-U.S. security partnership first announced on September 15, 2021, was established to strengthen deterrence by enhancing the three nations' submarine capabilities and deepening their cooperation on cutting edge defense technologies. Five years on, Jon Ahlstrom, CSIS Australia Chair Adjunct Fellow (Non-resident), Angelina Bruno, Michael and Deborah Thawley Fellow, and Dr. Charles Edel, Senior Adviser and Australia Chair, examine the origins, evolution, and strategic objectives of AUKUS. 

CSIS' Australia Chair conducts independent policy research aimed at strengthening U.S.-Australia relations. This event is made possible by general support to CSIS.