Thanks, I think I agree with most of this. I wonder also if the US and others were a bit surprised at how strongly France reacted. As with the Afghanistan withdrawal, I wonder if Biden underestimated the strength of European partners’ feelings. I agree it’s hard to assess how much these things ultimately matter though.
It does seem that, for Australia’s purposes, the nuclear propulsion option is superior to diesel, however I’m sure a key part of opting for nuclear was getting to be in a pact with the US.
Thanks, I think I agree with most of this. I wonder also if the US and others were a bit surprised at how strongly France reacted. As with the Afghanistan withdrawal, I wonder if Biden underestimated the strength of European partners’ feelings. I agree it’s hard to assess how much these things ultimately matter though.
It does seem that, for Australia’s purposes, the nuclear propulsion option is superior to diesel, however I’m sure a key part of opting for nuclear was getting to be in a pact with the US.