Tag: Australia
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PROTECTIONISM TO FREE TRADE: INDIA’S FTA WITH UK AND AUSTRALIA
FTA’s have been all over the news lately, right from strengthening existing ties to forging new ones. This makes one wonder what is an FTA? and why is it becoming the new buzzword in world economics. Let’s understand this through detailed scrutiny of India’s potential FTA with the UK and Australia. The 1991 Liberalisation, Privatisation,…
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What Happened Between Australia And France: Submarine Deal Explained
Indeed, the French were furious at the scrapping of the submarine deal between France and Australia for building 12 conventional diesel-electric submarines worth 66$ billion. Both sides made statements at each other, making accusations. Discontent was at its peak as the French spokesperson held USA and UK liable for jeopardizing their deal. After the announcement…
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Reality or Illusion: Australia and its ambitions for nuclear submarines
While the world watched with anxiety as Australia moved forward with its ambitious nuclear submarine deal, analysts all around the world held their reservations. Why Nuclear-Powered Submarines? Nuclear-powered submarines are essential due to their stealth, speed and unlimited endurance, adding to a nation’s maritime security and influence. Not only are these submarines faster in speed…
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AUKUS: The new syndicate of Indo-Pacific
What is the AUKUS all about? The formation of AUKUS is one of the most meaningful security partnerships of the decade, with President Biden declaring the deal as “historic.” As the name suggests, AUKUS is an acronym of three nation-states, Australia, the United Kingdom (UK), and the United States of America (USA). AUKUS, as a…
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The QUAD Security Dialogue- QSD
“The ability to subdue the enemy without any battles is the ultimate reflection of the most supreme strategy” Tsun Zu International alliances and partnerships based on shared economic and political interests have always been the norm. However, more intense situations have also resulted in military and defence coalitions among nation-states. Nations today are watchful about…