In Europe: economic recovery from the war, fear of another war breaking out.
In the US: return to isolationism and a focus on a growing consumer market
In Asia: establishment of their government to taken seriously by other world powers.
The Interwar Years varied dependent upon the country or area of the world. Those on the losing side faced more difficult situations with severe economic depression and devastated national morale.
I think the answer you are looking for is yes :)
No, in fact,
Australia was set to pay $66 billion for a total of 12 French-designed submarines, or over $5 billion per submarine (the original price was $40 billion). French build submarines for AUSTRALIA
