IINA: The Trump Administration’s AUKUS Review: Trajectory and Long-Term Implications
In June 2025, the Financial Times reported that the US Department of Defense had initiated a formal review of AUKUS—the trilateral security partnership between the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. The review is being led by Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Elbridge Colby, a known skeptic of the pact. Shortly after the report, a Pentagon spokesperson confirmed that the reassessment aligns with the Trump administration’s America First doctrine. While initial reports suggested a 30-day timeframe, Colby’s office later announced via a post on X that the process would extend into the autumn.
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