The politics of nuclear weapons is back on the agenda for Australian policymakers. Regional nuclear capabilities combined with flashpoints across the Asia-Pacific have the potential to create security risks for Australia. In addition, the AUKUS nuclear submarine security pact complicates Australia's role as a non-nuclear state. Dr Benjamin Zala joins us on this episode to explore the modern implications of nuclear weapons, where Australia stands on the topic, and what the future looks like in this field.
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