Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has backed US action against Iran while urging a swift end to war in the Middle East. Jennifer Parker of ANU’s National Security College breaks down how the outcome of Washington’s strategy could shift focus to the Indo‑Pacific, where China’s military modernization poses Australia’s most consequential challenge. She outlines why sustained US attention in Asia is critical for Canberra’s playbook on "Bloomberg: The Asia Trade." (Source: Bloomberg)