Eye on Korea26 Kesä 2025

How a China–U.S. Rivalry Is Moving South Korea and Australia Closer Together | Ep. 13

Dr. John Blaxland, Director of the Australian National University’s North America Liaison Office and an expert in international security and intelligence, joins KEI President & CEO Scott Snyder for a deep dive into the evolving Australia-South Korea relationship.

The conversation covers Dr. Blaxland’s forthcoming article in Korea Policy, highlighting how Australia and South Korea are increasingly engaging in bilateral and multilateral cooperation with greater independence from the U.S. We also examine the growing defense-industrial ties between the two countries, the impact of the AUKUS agreement and its Pillar 2 technology-sharing scheme, and the strategic opportunities for deeper Australia-South Korea collaboration. Dr. Blaxland adds perspectives on political alignment, trade resilience, and the challenges of navigating transactional U.S. foreign policy.

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