Information on "Defense Policy" 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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23 May 2013
Deciphering Australia’s Defense Budget
Author: Mark Thomson
Publisher: East-West Center (EWC)
As this brief points out, the just-released Australian Defence White Paper's call for increased defense spending came as a surprise to many. More on «Deciphering Australia’s Defense Budget» -
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»
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»
July 2012
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18 Jul 2012
Crying Poor? The Affordability of Defence Expenditure
Author: Mark Thomson
Publisher: Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI)
This paper analyzes the deep cuts made to Australia's defense budget. More on «Crying Poor? The Affordability of Defence Expenditure»
May 2011
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12 May 2011
What’s Plan B?—Australia’s Air Combat Capability in the Balance
Author: Andrew Davies
Publisher: Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI)
This paper discusses Australian participation to the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program. More on «What’s Plan B?—Australia’s Air Combat Capability in the Balance»
November 2010
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Nov 2010
Dropping the Autopilot
Author: Nicholas Floyd
Publisher: Lowy Institute for International Policy
In this policy brief, Chief of Army Fellow Nick Floyd argues there is a need to understand what defense diplomacy can offer Australia’s international policy activities, and to provide clearer strategic guidance to align Department of Defense and wide... More on «Dropping the Autopilot» -
Nov 2010
New Zealand: Defence White Paper 2010
Author: Ministry of Defence of New Zealand
Publisher: Ministry of Defence of New Zealand
The defense white paper lays out a blueprint of the strategic and defence challenges for New Zealand with an emphasis on the improvement of the country's defense forces. More on «New Zealand: Defence White Paper 2010»
July 2010
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Jul 2010
How Do We Know When We Are at War?
Author: Peter Leahy
Publisher: Lowy Institute for International Policy
This paper will look at how a nation in the 21st Century knows when it is at war, and how this knowledge can help that nation to respond properly and comprehensively, ensure that the right response options are available to meet new threats, and consi... More on «How Do We Know When We Are at War?»
