Nuclear War Warning Could Be Out Near RI, Here’s Why

Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – Australia signed an agreement that would allow the exchange of nuclear secrets and materials with the United States (US) and Britain, on Monday. This leads to the creation of nuclear submarines in Kangaroo Country.

The agreement to build their own nuclear submarines is part of the trilateral security agreement of the three countries through AUKUS, which was agreed in 2021. AUKUS was previously believed to be the West’s way of dealing to China’s growing military presence in the Asia-Pacific.

“This agreement is an important step towards Australia acquiring conventional nuclear-powered submarines for the Royal Australian Navy,” said Australia’s Defense Minister and Deputy Prime Minister, Richard Marles, who said from. AFP, announced on Tuesday (13/8/2024).

“Australia’s purchase of nuclear submarines will push non-proliferation standards to the highest level,” he said.

The latest agreement signed in Washington last week also states that Australia will be responsible for the nuclear risks from the material sent. He noted that nuclear material for submarine propulsion would be transferred from the US or the UK in “complete, welded power units” and that Australia would be responsible for the storage and disposal of spent nuclear fuel and radioactive waste. live from nuclear power units transferred under the contract.

“Submarines are an important part of Australia’s naval capabilities, providing strategic advantages in monitoring and protecting our sea lanes,” the transfer agreement states.

It should be noted that China is beginning to expand its military wings in the region. This is supported by the claim to 90% of the South China Sea (SCS) area through the “nine-dash line” concept.

China itself has said that there is a risk that AUKUS will provoke divisions and increase the risk of nuclear war in the South Pacific region. Foreign Minister Wang Yi criticized the defense deal last April.

During a visit to Papua New Guinea to strengthen ties with longtime ally Australia, Wang warned that the AUKUS agreement was “at odds” with the South Pacific treaty that banned nuclear weapons in the region. , several ASEAN countries were also worried about AUKUS because it contained nuclear elements.

“(AUKUS) raises the threat of serious nuclear proliferation,” Wang Yi said at a press conference after meeting Papua New Guinea’s Foreign Minister Justin Tkatchenko, referring to nuclear war.

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