Return of the Old Giant to Indo-Pacific

The Indo-Pacific has evolved into a major geopolitical realm, drawing the attention of key regional and non-regional players. The announcement of AUKUS—a security partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom (UK) and the United States (US)—on 15 September 2021 has added a significant aspect to the defence arrangement within the Indo-Pacific. As reiterated by British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, the AUKUS intends to maintain stability and peace within the IndoPacific region.1 A complicated and technologically challenging grouping, this strategic maritime partnership aims to arm Australia with nuclearpowered submarines.

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