As tensions around the Strait of Hormuz escalate, experts say the Indian Ocean is emerging as a central arena for great-power competition, global trade, and maritime security. Even before Iran's threats to block the Strait of Hormuz and the escalation of US-Iran tensions, American policymakers had increasingly prioritised a strategic pivot to the Asia-Pacific. The shift was driven by China's growing global influence and it... [11785 chars]
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