Publication

Jul 2013

One of the major tasks outlined in Australia’s Defence White Paper 2013 involves promoting security and stability across the South Pacific. The author examines the hard and soft power capabilities that Canberra needs to harness if it wants to foster regional partnerships and assume a leadership role.

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Author Karl Claxton
Series ASPI Strategic Insights
Issue 60
Publisher Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI)
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