N. Korea slams AUKUS as US ‘tool for war’ threatening world security
A commentary posted on the North's foreign ministry said the world should be wary of the initiative, called AUKUS, that "brings dark clouds of a nuclear war to the world."
Indonesia’s strategic defence concept in Indo-Pacific region
Possible conflicts in the South China Sea or other flashpoints could involve scenarios where conflicting military forces traverse to the flashpoints through Indonesia’s waters
PM expresses Malaysia’s concern over Aukus at the East Asia summit
PM Ismail Sabri Yaakob shared his concern that it could lead to arms race and spark tension, leading to instability in the region.
AUKUS spurs arms race, puts to test Aussie pledge of nuclear non-proliferation
As Australia faces no major defence perils from the Pacific nations, the new grouping’s move is aimed at Chinese presence in the Asia Pacific.
Indonesia, Malaysia concerned over AUKUS nuclear submarines plan
The two nations are concerned about its ramifications even though nuclear weapons are not part of the plan.
AUKUS & impact on Japan and India
The Quad and AUKUS are strategically complimentary to each other.
Impending ‘cold war’ will destroy marine life
The AUKUS treaty will lead to a naval arms race between the western nations and China.
AUKUS shows Indonesia must modernize defence
Jakarta must prepare for worst-case scenario should peace and stability in the region be at risk
The Australian submarine surprise
The AUKUS pact signals a decision by Australia that its days of not choosing between China and the US are over.
US nuclear proliferation top threat to the Asia-Pacific
America's flagship project that aims to outfit Australia with a fleet of nuclear-powered submarines is especially dangerous