New Zealand, Australia and grounds for strategic scepticism toward AUKUS
Journal: Australian Journal Of International Affairs
Year: 2024

Historically, the New Zealand-Australian alliance has been based on principles of unity rather than uniformity. While Australia is a member of AUKUS, it is arguedthat there is little evidence to suggest New Zealand's participation in Pillar II would boost Wellington's strategic interests and values in the Indo-Pacific region. However, if New Zealand's decision-makers believe it is vital to strengthen the country's national security in the current global context, it should focus on boosting defen