Sam Roggeveen argues AUKUS doesn't strengthen Australia's security @LowyInstitute

Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago

The Lowy Institute's Sam Roggeveen and Jennifer Parker, two scholars with different ideas on Australia's defence policy, debate the merits of AUKUS. Roggeveen argues AUKUS doesn't strengthen Australia's security, while Parker says the partnership is crucial.

Watch the debate here: youtube.com/live/eAqWx0ich3Q

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