Trump finalizes rare earth mineral agreement with Australia, reaffirms AUKUS pact during China trade conflict
Trump and Albanese Sign Rare Earth Minerals Agreement President Donald Trump revealed a new deal with Australia regarding rare earth minerals, announced earlier this week while tensions with China continue over trade restrictions. In meetings at the White House on Monday, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese discussed how this agreement provides the U.S. access to crucial […]
Jennifer Griffin interview Navy Under Secretary Erik Raven AUKUS agreement
U.S. nuclear submarines are the crown jewel of the U.S. military and the key to deterring adversaries like China. The Biden administration entered into a historic trilateral partnership with Australia and the UK in 2021, known as AUKUS. The agreement facilitates deeper information and technology sharing between the three countries, with the United States agreeing […]
New Zealand steps up interest in Aukus as Pacific security concerns grow | New Zealand
With China’s growing presence in the Pacific and widespread concerns about a “reshaped world”, New Zealand is increasing its interest in joining the Oaks Nuclear-Free Pillar. New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters (who also serves as Deputy Prime Minister) and Defense Minister Judith Collins visited Melbourne, where they met with their Australian counterparts Penny Wong […]