Paul Keating says Aukus locking Australia into a US war against China, which it would ‘certainly lose’
Former Australian prime minister Paul Keating warned that the Aukus security pact ties Australia to a potential US‑China war, which he believes the United States would lose. He said the alliance could force the US to retreat, leaving Australia to face possible Chinese retaliation. Keating’s comments highlight concerns over the strategic risks of the trilateral agreement.