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Top US official sees ‘pathway’ for allies to build nuclear-powered submarines for Australia
Top military officials and diplomats meet amid rising concern about potential conflict over Taiwan
The country is boosting military spending, strengthening alliances and demanding a seat at the ‘big table’ of global affairs
Key EU allies Macron and Scholz have clashed in recent months on issues from energy to defence
North Atlantic alliance to expand co-operation with Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand
Newly elected Australian PM visits France to mend relations after cancellation of A$90bn submarines contract
Contract lifts shares by 25% despite controversy over design faults in boats to counter China in Pacific
Settlement for scrapped submarine deal critical to reset of strained relations with Paris
US president visits South Korea and Japan as worries grow Ukraine war has diverted focus from China
Initiatives come as White House is pushing to reinvigorate alliances in the face of Beijing
Indian prime minister to be special guest at next month’s leaders’ meeting in Germany
Expansion of trilateral security pact is response to rapid expansion of Chinese military
Scott Morrison says Ukraine invasion is a wake-up call and pleads for stronger alliances
Liz Truss urges liberal governments to ‘face down global aggressors’
Deal to promote joint military exercises cements ties between two close US allies
Seoul has in the past been reluctant to take sides in the contest between Washington and Beijing
Canberra’s decision risks once again infuriating France, which owns a stake in Taipan manufacturer Airbus
US president tries to dampen anger in Paris over Washington’s security deal with the UK and Australia
Antony Blinken will make trip to France as Biden administration tries to soothe tensions raised by deal
French president’s first comments on Aukus deal come as he signs €3bn frigate deal with Greece
French defence contractor says Australia faces penalty clauses after pulling out of A$90bn contract in favour of rival Aukus deal
Biden’s security pact with UK and Australia comes at the cost of deep resentment in Paris and Brussels
UK prime minister speaks to French president after harsh words over Indo-Pacific agreement
Alliance of US, Australia, Japan and India expected to turn to non-military initiatives, analysts say
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