Wong and Marles left waiting in the wings is further proof Aukus was never anything more than a political stunt | Allan Behm (opens original article in a new tab)

UK defence minister John Healey's resignation highlights Aukus as a political stunt with no solid policy foundation, undermining its credibility and exposing its fragility in the face of domestic political priorities.

• UK defence minister John Healey's resignation signals his leadership ambitions and undermines Aukus submarine deal
• Aukus was criticized as a political stunt lacking solid policy foundations
• Australia's Aukus proposal faces questions over cost, alternatives, and strategic viability
• UK's domestic politics led to neglect of Australian and foreign ministers