Named as an Enemy: Indonesia’s Uneasy Aukus Moment The recent testimony of Michael Pezzullo before the Aukus Public Inquiry has sparked controversy in Canberra and Jakarta.
As a former Australian official, Pezzullo used Indonesia as a hypothetical "aggressive enemy" to justify Australia's participation in the trilateral defence pact.
Critics argue that this clumsy handling reveals deeper concerns about Australia's approach to regional diplomacy.