All Things Policy Architecting India-Canada-Australia Partnership
Dec 2, 2025
Anwesha Sen, a tech policy researcher, and William Pitts, an Indo-Pacific commentator, dive into the significance of the India-Canada-Australia partnership against a backdrop of global geopolitical challenges. They discuss the goals of this trilateral alliance, including tech cooperation, green energy initiatives, and enhancing supply chain resilience. The duo highlights Australia's critical minerals capabilities and the strategic need for diversification from China, along with advocating for collaborative R&D and open-source technology to bolster cybersecurity and maritime awareness.
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Geopolitics Is Pushing Tech Plurialterals
- Geopolitical shocks are driving India to pursue targeted plurilateral tech partnerships.
- The trilateral with Canada and Australia responds to US unpredictability and China’s supply-chain leverage.
China’s Supply-Chain Dominance Is A Strategic Risk
- China controls 70–90% of many advanced-industry supply chains and can weaponize exports.
- That concentration raises urgent incentives for partners to diversify sources and processing.
Set Clear, Deliverable Priorities
- Prioritize green energy innovation and resilient critical-mineral supply chains in trilateral plans.
- Include AI deployment for citizen services as a joint objective to show tangible benefits.