BLUF
The growing role in trade, data, and resources makes it central to Australia’s long-term interests. Working with trusted partners can strengthen resilience, diversify supply chains, and embed Australia more deeply in the wider Indian Ocean.Learning Outcomes
- Understanding strategic context: The article explains how East Africa fits into Australia’s wider Indian Ocean and Indo-Pacific outlook.
- Connecting economics and strategy: It links trade routes, digital systems, and resources to long-term national interests.
