India-Australia security ties will grow markedly

Significance

Delhi and Canberra have had a series of high-level bilateral engagements in recent years. The two sides, each wary of Beijing’s growing power, announced a comprehensive strategic partnership at a virtual meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Australian counterpart Scott Morrison in June 2020.

Impacts

• Singapore and Vietnam may engage more closely with the Quad.
• India will court France’s support for developing nuclear-powered submarines.
• China will deepen security cooperation with Pakistan and Russia.