The challenge for the US defence industrial base will be to meet the increased demands of allies in conflict zones for critical high-end defence equipment.
In the Iran crisis, a major strategic objective for Beijing was to frame itself as a ‘stabilising’ power, in contrast to Washington’s disruptive interventions.
In the wake of the West Asian crisis, the challenge for Japan, a US ally, is to maintain strategic autonomy given its energy dependencies on the region.
India’s nuclear energy autonomy rests on reliable baseload generation, diversified and contractually secured fuel supply and an indigenous fuel-cycle capability.
In the wake of the US–Israel war on Iran, Ankara’s strategic space is narrowing due to conflict escalation, energy disruptions and renewed uncertainties relating to the Kurdish question.
