Information on "Armed Forces" and "Oceania"
July 2013
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Jul 2013
Securing the South Pacific: Making the Most of Australia's Renewed Regional Focus
Author: Karl Claxton
Publisher: Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI)
One of the major tasks outlined in Australia’s Defence White Paper 2013 involves promoting security and stability across the South Pacific. More on «Securing the South Pacific: Making the Most of Australia's Renewed Regional Focus» -
Jul 2013
Terms of Engagement: Australia's Regional Defence Diplomacy
Author: Sam Bateman, Anthony Bergin, Hayley Channer
Publisher: Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI)
This paper looks at Australian defense diplomacy and policy in the Asia Pacific region. More on «Terms of Engagement: Australia's Regional Defence Diplomacy»
May 2013
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1 May 2013
Australia and Air-Sea Battle
Author: Ben Schreer
Publisher: Pacific Forum CSIS
This commentary examines the US's Air-Sea Battle (ASB) concept in Asia as a counter to the military challenge of China, and Australia's expected response and contribution. More on «Australia and Air-Sea Battle»
March 2013
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8 Mar 2013
New Zealand: US Security Cooperation and the US Rebalancing to Asia Strategy
Author: Bruce Vaughn
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report looks at the role of New Zealand in the US 'pivot' to Asia strategy. More on «New Zealand: US Security Cooperation and the US Rebalancing to Asia Strategy»
February 2013
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7 Feb 2013
Strategic Interests and Australian Grand Strategy
Author: Rod Lyon, Hayley Channer
Publisher: Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI)
This paper discusses a 2013 publication by Australia’s government which sets the context for an upcoming defense White Paper. More on «Strategic Interests and Australian Grand Strategy»
January 2013
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2013
Integration or Amalgamation of Armed Services
Author: David J Olney, R W R Miller
Publisher: SAGE International
This article talks about Australia's experimentation with 'bottom-up' integration, where Navy, Army and Air Force personnel operate together on the same vessels. More on «Integration or Amalgamation of Armed Services»
October 2012
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Oct 2012
New Zealand Army’s Experience in Defeating Irregulars and the Future of Influence Activities
Author: Bryan Dorn
Publisher: SAGE International
This paper recounts the New Zealand Army’s experiences in countering irregular foes. More on «New Zealand Army’s Experience in Defeating Irregulars and the Future of Influence Activities»
August 2012
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15 Aug 2012
How Much is Too Little? Learning to Live with a Smaller Force
Author: Mark Thomson
Publisher: Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI)
A good number of commentators have expressed dismay at the spending cuts to Australia's defense budget claiming that the government’s long-term commitment to strengthen Australia’s defense has evaporated. More on «How Much is Too Little? Learning to Live with a Smaller Force» -
Aug 2012
Educating for the Profession of Arms in Australia
Author: Hugh Smith, Anthony Bergin
Publisher: Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI)
This report discusses the issue of professional military education (PME) in Australia. More on «Educating for the Profession of Arms in Australia»
July 2012
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27 Jul 2012
Australia: Defence Annual Report 2011-2012
Author: Australian Department of Defence
This report, divided into three parts, summarizes the performance of Australian defense for the year 2011-12. More on «Australia: Defence Annual Report 2011-2012»


