South Korea in talks to join 'Asian Nato' as threat of Cold War with China looms

“It’s not just China that thinks this isn’t necessarily a good idea.”
South Korea is now in talks to join Aukus, raising questions as to whether the pacific security pact is preparing to become Asia’s version of NATO, and how this will provoke China.
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[@PureBadBreath]

South Korea is more than welcomed

[@aab4219]

Chinas feelings are not my concern

[@jdemd1977]

How does this guy think democracy survived through the first Cold War? ALLIANCES!!!! Does this guy also blame Ukraine for Russia's war of choice? 🇺🇸💙🇬🇧🇦🇺🇳🇿🇨🇦🇯🇵🇰🇷🇵🇭🇪🇺 🇺🇦🕊️

[@nas4apps]

China is provking this move, not the other way around ...

[@3800gracie]

AUKUS likely to include Canada, Japan, Korea and New Zealand. Strange how this person does not state the obvious, these countries have been trying to engage China for a long time, but China keeps behaving in a way that makes other people nervous. Both Australia and New Zealand stated a long time ago that if another country built a military base in the Pacific then that would be considered as a significant threat. Guess what China is building in PNG. There has to be a reaction to this other wise see what happened in Ukraine. History repeats.

[@Oldfogey2014]

They ought to invite the Philippines as well…

[@badluck5647]

If South Korea and Japan form a military alliance, then that would be a game changer.

[@annehersey9895]

If China didn’t see the South China Sea and other water bodies as their very own Chinese

[@Aussiespirit]

As an Australian I can’t believe how out of touch is this naive British analysis. No one is “sleepwalking into a new Cold War” or being “provocative”. The more stable democracies across the region understand we are already in the early phase of Cold War II as a result of China’s growing belligerence, threats and undermining of sovereignty of its neighbours and its friendship “without limits” with Putin’s Russia. Nice to be so far away Britain to sneer at Indo-Paciifc allies feeling more and more sufficiently insecure to consciously work towards stronger collective security arrangements. Sooner a long struggle in a new Cold War than a short and devastating struggle in a hot one.

[@propagandix]

Seems odd to massively expand your armed forces, start bullying your smaller neighbours then get upset when they join up for mutual defence.

[@bgt54rfvcde32wsxzaq1]

You've Had To In The Past And Will Continue In The Future Make A Choice As To Who's Side You Are On 🇺🇸 🇨🇳

[@Rob-ro7nc]

I like the idea of an 'Asian NATO.'

[@artistjoh]

It is thought that Canada would like to join AUKUS, but their low defense spending levels and dithering over procurement has limited their chances of getting an invite. If Canada does get in, little New Zealand may come along as well, hanging on the coat tails. I doubt New Zealand has much to offer, but everyone loves New Zealand, and treats it like Australia's little brother. It hasn't been announced but it is thought likely that New Zealand may purchase some of the new frigates Australia will be building.

[@wirrinwibbi-ko801]

Canada is also in talks to join AUKUS. What's clear is that an Indo-Pacific Treaty Organisation is forming. Others supporting this are Phillipines, Singapore (who uses Australian bases for training) Indonesia (quietly), Vietnam, Brunei and Malaysia even though they won't admit it.

[@user-yb6eo1xp2f]

Who likes China in the area?! Raise yr hand!.

[@whyamihere7489]

Just an FYI, NZ has just signed a joint defense agreement with the Philippines for joint drills with our militaries as well as talks in joining piller 2 of AUKUS. I can easily see the Philippines joining piller 2 as well!

[@user-ph5ys7ed7i]

It is frustrating that Mike Johnson was able to hold up aid for as long as he did

[@conroc01]

Pacific Alliance Organization (PAO) Pronounced "POW"..... my vote for a name lol.

[@chillxxx241]

AUKUS= technology development

[@gray100]

Is it any surprise that the big kids (the bullies of the school) don't like the idea that the smaller kids are coming together to protect themselves...? Clearly the grouping nullifies the threat from the big kids. We see it happening globally, the big kids are struggling with how to maintain the fear amongst the rest! They could try just being "nice"... 🤷‍♂️