Diverging Australian and Indian Views on the Indo-Pacific

• Published in: Strategic analysis Vol. 39; no. 3; pp. 225 - 236
• Main Authors: Conley Tyler, Melissa H., Bhutoria, Aakriti
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: New Delhi Routledge 04.05.2015; Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Subjects: Alliances; Australia; China; Conflict; Divergence; Great powers; India; Indian Ocean; Perception; Rivalry; Strategic planning

Australia has a vital interest in preventing the Indian Ocean Region from becoming an arena of great power rivalry, including between India and China. The 2013 Defence White Paper clearly delineates the Indo-Pacific as an area of supreme importance to Australia. Developing a close strategic partners...