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The recent leak by the Financial Times regarding U.S. pressure on allies to define their stance in the event of a Chinese conflict over Taiwan has sparked debate. Pazulo clarified that the ANZUS treaty, established in 1951, is a mutual defense treaty that requires the allies to collaborate, consult, and act together against aggression. While it does not automatically compel Australia to engage militarily in every scenario, it establishes a framework for interoperability and joint planning.