Is AUKUS Flawed By Design?

Is AUKUS flawed by design? Chris, Melanie, and Zack debate the
AUKUS deal, particularly the newly announced plan for Australia
to acquire nuclear-powered submarines. Is this the best way to
get a critical capability in Australian hands? Does it make sense
from a cost or capability perspective? And should the United
States be worried about selling Virginia-class submarines in the
2030s, right at the moment of greatest need? In addition, Chris
commends Europe for stepping up, Melanie critiques President
Biden’s execution of the CHIPS Act, and Zack warns about
underinvestment in Asia.


 


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