Putting the NZ back into ANZUS: Why a fleeting reference means a lot

Summary

1. Cyber-attacks on Australia or NZ may be treated as armed attacks under ANZUS.
2. NZ's renewed ANZUS support signals a shift in foreign policy.
3. The joint statement recognises the significance of cyberspace warfare.
4. NZ’s involvement in AUKUS Pillar II shows deepening regional security ties.
5. Potential future space cooperation reflects stronger strategic alliances.

References

• Media Check: The STRATEGIST Australian Strategic Policy Institute ASPI Australian Commonwealth-owned independent, think tank: HIGH CREDIBILITY
• Collections |The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
• RAAF RUNWAY: RATIONALE, GUIDELINES, LEARNING OUTCOMES, ETC