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1. Australia's 2015 Defence White Paper: Seeking Strategic Opportunities in Southeast Asia to Help Manage China's Peacefiil Rise.

Author

LEE, JOHN

Subjects
*NATIONAL security, *DIPLOMATIC history, *TWENTY-first century, *STRATEGIC planning, *INTERNATIONAL relations, *MILITARY policy, AUSTRALIAN foreign relations, 1945-
Abstract

Australia's new government is committed to delivering the next defence white paper in 2015. The two previous white papers took a predominantly risk-management approach to Southeast Asia, generally ignored the strategic opportunities in the region, treated it as a stand-alone region largely unrelated to developments in East Asia and failed to link Australia's policies in Southeast Asia with the broader goal of helping to ensure greater strategic stability in Asia by putting constraints on Chinese assertiveness and encouraging its peaceful rise. After offering a summary of recent Australian defence thinking on Southeast Asia, this paper outlines why managing China is the key variable when it comes to strategic stability in the region. It then examines how China's strategy and behaviour can be shaped and influenced by events and relationships in Southeast Asia, and offers some suggestions as to the role Australia can seek to play in Southeast Asia that relates to Canberra's China-focused objectives and strategic stability in Asia more broadly If that can be achieved in the 2015 defence white paper, Australia - which is often criticized for being preoccupied primarily with managing the relationship with its superpower ally the United States - will demonstrate to itself and Asia that its heavy reliance on the ANZUS treaty is no barrier to strategic creativity in Asia. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2013
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2. Enduring Tensions in the 2000 Defence White Paper.

Author

O'Keefe, Michael

Subjects
*MILITARY policy, *NATIONAL security, *GOVERNMENT policy, *PRIME ministers
Abstract

In 2000 the Howard government formed a consultative committee to review defence policy and gauge public opinion on defence issues. It concentrated on the impact of budgetary stringency and dramatic strategic change and supported increased defence spending on equipment to cater for high-level threats. Was there a thorough review? Inconsistencies occurred in the reports developed from the review and statements made by senior policy-makers while it was being conducted. The way the review was undertaken points to conceptual tensions in Australia's strategic culture and serious problems with entrenched interests in the services. Unless these challenges are addressed, a thorough review of defence policy cannot be undertaken. The review process itself needs to be reviewed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2003
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3. WHITE PAPER GIVES THE GO-AHEAD.

Author

YEO, MILE

Subjects
*MILITARY readiness, *DEFENSE procurement, *MILITARY policy, *NATIONAL security
Abstract

The article discusses issues related to 2013 Defence White Paper which has committed to the Offshore Combatant Vessels (OCV) project in Australia with procurement of an existing Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV). Topics discussed include comparison between the 2013 with that of the 2009 Defence White Paper, which had plans to introduce a class of 20 Offshore Combatant Vessels (OCV) under Project SEA 1180 for ship classes performing patrol duties and oceanographic survey.

Published
2016

4. Defence white paper needed.

Author

Skotnicki, Tom

Subjects
*MILITARY policy, *GOVERNMENT policy, *NATIONAL security, *TERRORISM
Abstract

Focuses on the move of Australia's Defense Minister Robert Hill to work on a defense policy update for a comprehensive assessment of the country's strategic position and future requirements. Importance of the white paper in resolving the crucial issue surrounding the primary focus of defense capability; Details on the national security strategy of the country; Role for the country's Defense Force in counter-terrorism strategy.

Published
2005

5. A NATIONAL SECURITY ELECTION?

Author

O'Connor, Michael

Subjects
*MILITARY readiness, *MILITARY policy, *MILITARY science, *NATIONAL security
Abstract

Focuses on the lack of debate on national defense issues in Australia. Announcement of a revised Defence Capability Plan by the government; Information on the "Defence White Paper" published in December 2000; Importance of defense policy.

Published
2004

6. Self-Reliance: An Outdated and Unaffordable Concept for the Australian Defence Force.

Author

Fortune, Dan

Subjects
*NATIONAL security, *NATIONAL security laws, *MILITARY law, *MILITARY planning, *MILITARY policy
Abstract

The article focuses on the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the Australian defence policy. Topics discussed include Australian defence policy's focus on self-reliance, Australia's National Security Policy, and the 2013 Defence White Paper released by Australia which focused on security and defence cooperation of country with its neighbors.

Published
2014

7. Playing Up the 'China Threat.'.

Author

GUO CHUNMEI

Subjects
*NATIONAL security, *MILITARY policy
Abstract

The article discusses Australia's defense white paper issued on May 2, 2009 which portrays China as an emerging national security threat. The differences between the current and previous white papers on defense are cited, including the return of Australia's defense focus to the Asia-Pacific region under the administration of Prime Minister Kevin Rudd. Several principles relevant to China discussed in the defense white paper are also discussed.

Published
2009