BLUF
State governments control land-use and zoning powers. AUKUS needs public and state cooperation—legal, environmental, and political barriers may stall momentum if Canberra fails to engage states meaningfully. US alliance uncertainty could undermine state-level confidence.Learning Outcomes
• Understand the influence of domestic policy on strategic planning – The article highlights how constitutional frameworks and state politics shape major national initiatives.
• Evaluate the impact of legal and political systems on implementation – It illustrates the role of planning laws, environmental protections, and Indigenous rights in delaying or altering strategic outcomes.
• Identify competing national and regional priorities – It shows how diverging interests between federal and state governments can affect long-term commitments.
