dr malcolm davis is a senior analyst in defence strategy and capability at the australian strategic policy institute in canberra, australia. did to have you with us. if the purpose of this practice to keep china's power and influence in the region in check, from what you have seen do you think it can achieve that? i do you think it can achieve that? 4' do you think it can achieve that? ~ , ., , , that? i think it is a huge step forward. the _ that? i think it is a huge step forward. the decision - that? i think it is a huge step forward. the decision for - forward. the decision for australia to acquire submarines as a major step in something we have not been prepared to do in the past and now we are going to acquire these boats, at least eight of them, which will be a huge boost to the australian naval capability but politically and strategically this really strengthens the commitment by the three countries to work together to not contain china but counterbalance them. just for