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As well as the additional support, the nations signed a 10-year security agreement that includes potentially jointly producing air-defence missiles and drones. The Prime Minister also argued the international order is outdated and requires stronger partnerships.Learning Outcomes
- Describe Australia’s support for Ukraine, including the objectives and key components of the 10-year bilateral security agreement, military assistance, humanitarian aid, and defence cooperation measures.
- Evaluate the significance of international law and collective security in shaping Australia’s response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and its broader foreign policy objectives.
- Analyse challenges to the post-1945 international order, including why Australian leaders argue existing global institutions require adaptation and why strategic partnerships and alliances remain important in addressing contemporary security threats.
