Economist Podcasts Sub plot: the AUKUS alliance
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Sep 17, 2021 
Shashank Joshi, defense editor at The Economist and expert on Indo-Pacific security, discusses the AUKUS alliance's profound implications for global stability, especially with Australia's nuclear submarine deal. He delves into the geopolitical shifts this poses, particularly in light of China's growing influence. The conversation also highlights the tumultuous state of container shipping, exploring how crises have impacted global trade dynamics, and touches on the intriguing intersection of politics and storytelling in shaping public discourse.
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Asia's Evolving Security Architecture
- Unlike Europe with NATO, Asia lacks a dominant security alliance.
- The rise of China is causing a surge in diverse diplomatic groupings in Asia.
Non-Proliferation Concerns of Nuclear Subs
- Australia's nuclear submarine operation raises non-proliferation concerns due to the use of highly enriched uranium.
- Other countries might see this as a path to acquiring bomb fuel.
Container Shipping Volatility
- In 2021, container shipping experienced extreme volatility, with COVID-19, port shutdowns, and the Suez Canal blockage.
- Shipping a 40-foot container quadrupled in cost, exceeding $10,000.
