AUKUS: Assumptions and Implications

Join us for a two-day symposium on AUKUS strategic partnership from 15-16 August 2024 in Canberra. Since its inception in 2022, AUKUS has received bipartisan political support, shaping crucial discussions on national security and international relations.

Our symposium will feature expert analysis and discussions on the political, legal, strategic, and economic aspects of AUKUS. This event provides an opportunity for academics and professionals to deepen their understanding of this significant alliance.

The full program is available for download here. Join us in exploring the complexities of AUKUS and its implications for Australia and the broader geopolitical landscape. General admission tickets are $275 (+ booking fee).

Delegates will have access to a discounted nightly rate at QT Canberra during the conference. Please contact anna.dennis@socialsciences.org.au for more information.

AUKUS Symposium: Who should attend?

The AUKUS Symposium is essential for policymakers, researchers, public servants, civil society groups and anyone wanting to understand the extensive implications of AUKUS. This event is particularly beneficial for those involved in:

• National Security
• Defence
• Manufacturing
• Energy Futures
• Economics
• International Law
• Public Finance
• Critical Infrastructure
• International Relations

Attendees will gain valuable insights from a multidisciplinary panel of experts who will examine AUKUS and offer insights and policy solutions. The symposium provides a unique platform to critically assess the assumptions underpinning AUKUS and to understand its potential impacts comprehensively, providing crucial perspectives and a thorough analysis of this significant international alliance.