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Assumptions, not reality: Australia’s Indian Ocean challenge
Why it matters
The article flags a critical reassessment of Australian assumptions about Indian Ocean security—a region integral to Australia's resource sovereignty, energy transit, and alliance posture. However, the text provided is largely a header/announcement with minimal substantive detail on what specific assumptions are being challenged or what policy shifts are recommended.
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