Very likely. The question for Australia is ‘are we ready?’ The answer is very likely ‘no’.

The Albanese government is firmly locked into Beijing. It has been resisting requests for help from our greatest ally, America, and its leader has now insulted our main ally in the region, Japan. What a vile, ignorant and uncouth person he is. What sort of country tolerates a PM like him!

Given Trump's Iran ballsup, China could very well think that it is time to nudge a little harder. Australia will sit back cringing.

China and its grey zone warfare: US is left to squat mosquitos, looking powerless but not actually, however, thats enough to change perceptions and for it to be left looking weak!

It’s conceivable in the end, US may contract to Northern hemisphere, leaving China to exercise control over the Southern Hemisphere. (roughly).