How the Frontier Spirit and the Outback Temperament Collide in AUKUS

The AUKUS security pact is strained by deeply rooted cultural differences between the United States and Australia, originating from their unique national myths of the "frontier" and the "outback." America's frontier history fostered a culture of restless, individualistic ambition, whereas Australia's harsh outback created a more collectivist, pragmatic, and stoic national character. These opposing temperaments result in friction over the alliance's approach to innovation and speed, requiring a careful balancing of American dynamism with Australian steadiness for the pact to succeed.