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Published 18-07-2014
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Pages 360
Subjects Defence strategy, planning & research
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Australia's Defence

Towards a New Era?

Peter J. Dean, Brendan Taylor, and Stephan Frühling

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Published 18-07-2014
ISBN 9780522866087
Pages 360
Subjects Defence strategy, planning & research
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An incisive collection that analyses Australia's defence situation as it stands today and places it in a national and international context.

Almost half a century ago, the Australian National University's TB Millar penned a seminal book on Australian defence policy in the lead up to the Vietnam War. Today, Australia's defence forces are returning from long conflicts overseas, while the rise of China and the economic integration in the Indo-Pacific presents a complex mix of challenges and opportunities.

Drawing inspiration from Millar's original volume, Australia's Defence: Towards a New Era? brings together leading experts to examine the domestic and international context of Australia's defence policy, Australian strategy and the size and state of our armed forces. As the country heads towards a new era, this book provides an in-depth overview and key insights into the past, present and future of Australia's defence.

About The Author

Peter J. Dean is Professor and Pro Vice Chancellor (Education) at the University of Western Australia and a Senior Fellow at the Perth US Asia Centre. He specialises in the ANZUS Alliance, and Australian military operations and strategic policy. Peter has been a Fulbright Fellow and Endeavour Research Scholar as well as a non-resident fellow…