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Nazery Khalid evaluates the impact of the Aukus pact on maritime security in the Indo-Pacific region

The sensational announcement on 15 September 2021 on the formation of a security pact involving close allies Australia, UK and US – dubbed Aukus – has received global media attention and stirred many countries in the Indo-Pacific region. The potential impact of the exclusive grouping has been the subject of exhaustive analysis by those in the defence, security and strategic circles.