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Australia urged to sieze ‘strategic opportunity’ caused by Iran war to widen Defence’s focus in Indian Ocean

Australia urged to sieze ‘strategic opportunity’ caused by Iran war to widen Defence’s focus in Indian Ocean

Australia should take advantage of a moment of “genuine strategic opportunity” caused by the Iran war to widen Defence’s focus to a key part of the Indian Ocean. Research published by the Lowy Institute argues the Australian military’s... Read more.

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