- Australia is upgrading its military bases to host more American forces and arming itself with weapons that can threaten China.
- Australia and America are strengthening their security alliance to confront China's rising power in the Indo-Pacific region.
- The AUKUS defense-industrial agreement aims to arm Australia with nuclear-powered submarines and enhance technological cooperation.
- The risks and costs of Australia's more aggressive security posture are causing some disquiet among Australian voters.
- Australia's geographical advantage and shared perception of the Chinese threat make it a valuable ally for America in the region.
Australia is becoming America’s military launch-pad into Asia
Are Australian voters ready for the costs of great-power rivalry in the Indo-Pacific? | Asia
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