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- https://www.thehindu.com/
opinion/op-ed/realising-the- potential-of-maitri-and- mateship/article65246697.ece - https://theprint.in/diplomacy/
from-cricket-trade-to- strategic-allies-the-14-year- switch-in-india-australia- relationship/752038/ - In the intro, mention that India and Australia have been close to each other due to their shared love of cricket, or being modern democracies, but it is only over the last decade that these countries have made an effort to realise their full strategic potential.
- In the body, mention the improvement in political, strategic and economic relations between the two countries. Next mention the deterioration of relation of both countries with China. Membership of Quad, bilateral and multilateral military exercises, 2+2 talk, India-Australia Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) talks etc.
- Conclude by mentioning both are the natural partner who will help build a region where every nation can prosper.
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Anurag
You have broadly written fine, but some details will be good.
Introduction is fine, you can also mention both being democracies, similar set of values, cricket ties etc
In next part, you can mention the recent signing of Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, Mutual Logistics Support Agreement etc
While talking about Quad and Indo-Pacific, China angle (pushback by both countries) can be mentioned, further some trade figures and names of joint military exercises can be written to make the answer more content-rich. Broadly your other points are fine.
In challenges, again you can talk about the hiccups in signing of Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement.
Next part on way forward and conclusion is fine.
You have the understanding but more facts and data will work for you.
Keep practicing. 🙂
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