BLUF

The summit in Astana between China and Central Asian leaders underscores Beijing's deepening regional ties, potentially reshaping Eurasian geopolitics and impacting strategic considerations for partners like Australia.

Learning Outcomes.

  • Understand China's strategic objectives in Central Asia and their implications for regional power dynamics.
  • Assess how China's engagement in Central Asia might influence Australia's defence and diplomatic strategies.
  • Explore the potential challenges and opportunities for the ADF arising from shifting alliances and partnerships in Eurasia.

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