Controversial US, UK, Australia deal has ramifications for Middle East
The new deal is called AUKUS and involves Australia receiving technology for nuclear-powered submarines. It is interpreted as a way to strengthen Australia, a key US - UK ally, in the face of China.
he French Embassy is seen after it was announced France decided to recall its ambassadors in the United States and Australia for consultations after Australia struck a deal with the US and Britain which ended a $40 billion French-designed submarine deal, in Washington, US, September 17, 2021.(photo credit: REUTERS/GERSHON PEAKS)BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
