This edited compendium benefits from some remarkable scholars sharing their insights on areas of defence policy and activity with promise for future Australia-India cooperation.
The current pipelines of collaboration and bilateral engagement between Australia and India have yielded significant advances in maritime security within the Indo-Pacific region. There is, however, still significant opportunity for further development.
As two anchors of the Indian Ocean, growing the partnership between Australia and India to address challenges such as disinformation in island states or by developing climate preparedness and human security responses in the Pacific Ocean demonstrates a commitment of both nations to a peaceful and prosperous Indo-Pacific region.
As comprehensive strategic partners, it makes sense for these two countries to go beyond sporadic engagement to a more sustained arrangement. A stronger maritime partnership across the region through information sharing, military exchanges and naval exercises and protecting subsea infrastructure is just some of the thought leadership on offer in this collection.
Overall, these chapters make a compelling case for future collaboration, knowledge sharing and enhanced cooperation. I want to thank all the contributing researchers for their valuable insights. This compendium underlines the crucial importance of Australia and India’s strategic partnership in promoting a peaceful and secure Indo-Pacific region.