Navigating the Complexities of China's Global Ambitions.

Australia has struck a deal with the US and the UK to acquire nuclear-powered submarine technology, signaling the country's decisive stance in the face of increasingly fraught relations with China. The move is significant for the US, which sees Australia as a key ally in its strategy to counter China's rising power. The deal also highlights Australia's evolving role in the dynamic between the US and China. The US is focused on shoring up alliances in the region, while China's President Xi Jinping visited Russia this month to cement his country's ongoing relationship with President Vladimir Putin.