THE ATLANTIC DECLARATION

10-06-2023

Latest Context

The Atlantic Declaration for a Twenty-First Century U.S.-UK Economic Partnership has been announced by the US and the UK.

The long-standing alliance between the two countries is intended to be modified, strengthened, and rethought in order to successfully meet the challenges of the modern period.
Both countries hope to further their cooperation in the fields of economics, defence, security, science, and technology with this new statement.

Major Highlights of the Atlantic Declaration

The goal of the Atlantic Declaration is to eliminate strategic dependence by creating a safe, diversified, and resilient supply chain.
In order to promote shared growth, generate job opportunities, and uplift communities, the alliance hopes to take advantage of the energy transition and technology advancements.

Atlantic Declaration Action Plan (ADAPT):

The ADAPT lays out a thorough plan to boost economic development, competitiveness, and resilience while giving workers, businesses, the environment, and national security top priority.
In order to advance and raise ambition over time, the plan includes frequent high-level discussions and is built around five important pillars.

Five Pillars:

Leadership in Critical and Emerging Technologies: Exchanging best practises in fields such advanced manufacturing, biotechnology, quantum computing, and artificial intelligence.
Technology governance, supply chain resilience, and information exchange are all part of the cooperation on economic security and technology protection.
Collaboration on workforce development and digital skills training to guarantee that people are prepared for the digital economy. Partnering on an Inclusive and Responsible Digital Transformation.
Building the Future Clean Energy Economy.
Enhancing the alliance's capabilities in space, health security, and defence.

What are the Major Pillars of UK-US Partnership?

Historical Significance of the U.S.-UK Partnership:

Leading on international issues has largely been made possible by the US-UK alliance.
A world order based on norms was established in 1941 with the signing of the Atlantic Charter.
The partnership's commitment to shared values was reaffirmed and its vision was updated by the New Atlantic Charter, which was signed in 2021.

Political Affairs:

Additionally, the two nations are strong allies in NATO and other international organisations including the UN, G7, and G20.

Economic Ties:

The United States is the single greatest investor in the United Kingdom, and the UK is the largest source of direct investment in the US.

Security and Defense Cooperation:

Since World Wars I and II, the United States and the United Kingdom have collaborated on military operations and shared intelligence.
The Five Eyes intelligence partnership, which also includes Australia, Canada, and New Zealand, includes the two nations.
AUKUS has been implemented in a significant way, particularly by assisting Australia's purchase of nuclear-powered, conventionally armed submarines.
A free and open area is supported by tighter cooperation, which is encouraged through the US-UK Indo-Pacific Dialogue.
The Pacific Islands, ASEAN cooperation, and trilateral joint exercises all improve regional peace, stability, and technology.

Mains

Q. The new tri-nation partnership AUKUS is aimed at countering China’s ambitions in the Indo-Pacific region. Is it going to supersede the existing partnerships in the region? Discuss the strength and impact of AUKUS in the present scenario. (2021)