Aukus celebrates third anniversary as New Zealand weighs involvement options

Aukus, the security alliance between the U.S., U.K., and Australia, celebrated its third anniversary this week. Leaders reaffirmed their commitment to delivering nuclear-powered submarines to Australia. In a joint statement, they mentioned New Zealand alongside Japan, Canada, and South Korea for potential collaboration on non-nuclear projects under Aukus Pillar 2. New Zealand has not yet decided on its involvement in these projects, leaving its foreign policy regarding Aukus uncertain.