The Aukus deal underlines the enduring appeal of submarines to a modern military, amid advances in warfare technologies, but acquiring one isn’t that easy.
A proposed security grouping between India, France and the United States could destabilise the Indian Ocean region and threaten its prosperity. India expanding its technological edge could create a security dilemma for Pakistan and goad China into acting to secure its regional interests.
India has been expanding its reach in international politics and pursuing relations with major powers such as the US and Russia. However, major powers’ growing interest in the Indian Ocean region is creating hurdles for New Delhi’s strategic objectives.