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Modi, Albanese adopt new joint declaration to deepen Indo-Australian defence cooperation - The Times of India
Why it matters
India is Australia's largest democratic partner in Asia and a critical hedge against Chinese hegemony in the Indo-Pacific. A strengthened India-Australia defence relationship (via joint declaration) reinforces Pillar 7 (Alliance) resilience and Pillar 8 (Northern Arc) strategic positioning, reducing reliance on any single ally and broadening Australia's coalition options in a contested region.
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