16-09-2021 18:09 via theguardian.com

Aukus deal showing France and EU that Biden not all he seems

Analysis: the western alliance is the main victim – and Beijing will win out unless US convinces seething Paris it is still an Indo-Pacific partnerFury in Paris at Australia’s decision to tear up plans to buy a French-built fleet of submarines is not only a row about a defence contract, cost overruns and technical specifications. It throws into question the transatlantic alliance to confront China.The Aukus deal has left the French political class seething at Joe Biden’s Trumpi
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