Publication
8 Mar 2016
This commentary 1) compares and contrasts Australia’s 2016 Defence White Paper with its two predecessors, and 2) considers the implications of the 2016 paper for ASEAN countries. Note: A key departure in the latest text is its increased emphasis on the importance of Southeast Asia to Australia’s strategic interests, particularly the freedom to navigate the region's waters.
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Author | Ristian Atriandi Supriyanto |
Series | RSIS Commentaries |
Issue | 55 |
Publisher | S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS) |
Copyright | © 2016 S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS) |