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UK Launches Inquiry into AUKUS Partnership's Impact

4/2/2025

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The UK has launched a parliamentary inquiry into the AUKUS partnership, examining its geopolitical effects since its 2021 inception. Led by Labour MP Tan Dhesi, the investigation underscores AUKUS's significance amid shifting leadership. Critics, like former PM Malcolm Turnbull, raise concerns about the deal's effectiveness and its ramifications for Australia's security.

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The UK has launched a parliamentary inquiry into the AUKUS partnership, examining its geopolitical effects since its 2021 inception. Led by Labour MP Tan Dhesi, the investigation underscores AUKUS's significance amid shifting leadership. Critics, like former PM Malcolm Turnbull, raise concerns about the deal's effectiveness and its ramifications for Australia's security.