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In a tough world, the beacon of U.K.-India strategic ties
Context:
The interconnectedness of the United Kingdom and India, and their shared maritime interests and the need for strategic collaboration in the face of global challenges has turned India- UK partnership into a strategic partnership.
Strong Defense Ties:
- Increased Interaction: The partnership between the U.K. and India in defense has deepened rapidly, with record numbers of U.K. ship visits and high levels of interaction between their forces, facilitated by the leadership and support of key figures like Admiral R. Hari Kumar.
- Joint Operations: Both countries are engaged in joint training, exercises, and operations, with the U.K.'s Carrier Strike Group visiting the Indo-Asia Pacific region and plans for further collaboration during future deployments.
- Defense Industrial Partnership: Collaboration extends to defense industries, covering areas such as electric warship propulsion, weaponry, and jet engines, aiming to enhance mutual understanding, knowledge, and expertise.
Global Security Concerns:
- Operation Prosperity Guardian: The editorial highlights Operation Prosperity Guardian, a joint effort involving the U.K., the U.S., and other partners to defend commercial shipping in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden against threats like Houthi attacks, which not only endanger seafarers but also disrupt global trade routes.
- Concerns over Norms: Norms of behaviour at sea, crucial for global trade and the rules-based international order, are increasingly under threat from various actors, including those in the Black Sea, the Red Sea, and the South China Sea.
- Ukraine Conflict: The editorial references Russia's actions in Ukraine, emphasizing the importance of upholding international law and supporting Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity, with the U.K. providing substantial military aid and assistance.
Strategic Importance and Future Prospects:
- Indo-Asia-Pacific Focus: Recognizing the shifting center of gravity in the global economy towards the Indo-Asia-Pacific region, both the U.K. and India are strengthening their ties and presence in the region, with the U.K.'s tilt towards the Indo-Asia-Pacific as a permanent policy pillar.
- Global Prosperity: The editorial underscores the significance of the Indo-Asia-Pacific region for global prosperity and the need for continued collaboration between the U.K. and India to harness its potential.
- Advocacy for International Order: Amidst growing instability, the editorial emphasizes the importance of maintaining a rules-based international order and the role of partnerships, alliances, and friendships in upholding shared values and addressing common challenges.
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