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This article asserts that beyond the upheaval of the recent 12-day war between Israel and Iran, a strategic shift will likely benefit China; potentially redefining security, diplomacy and economic alliances in the Indo-Pacific.

Learning Outcomes 

  • Broaden knowledge of geo-political issues affecting the Indo-Pacific region.
  • Explore how the recent war between Israel and Iran will likely benefit China.
  • Consider how Beijing’s influence is helping reshape Indo-Pacific security for Australia and other regional powers.
READ: After Tehran falls: How Iran’s crisis rewrites China’s Indo-Pacific strategy

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