On Defense & Aerospace Report Podcast, Patrick Cronin discusses how the war with Iran affects the Indo-Pacific (24:20–29:25). He also examines how Asia is reassessing the Strait of Hormuz while Japan and South Korea deepen partnerships (44:00–50:00). Cronin comments on China’s response to the United States strikes on Iran. (1:01:40–1:04:15)
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Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan, Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, and Indonesia's Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka during the G20 Leaders' Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, on November 22, 2025. (Getty Images)