Security and defence" provides a comprehensive in-depth study of Australia and the Asia--Pacific region, with a fresh approach which counters the traditional Euro- and American-centric view of strategy and defence in this part of the world. It deals with three broad issues of concern: * Global issues: the future of the nuclear strategic balance between the super-powers, the development of non-p…
This book examines the nature of Australia's emerging militarism and its implications for the future of this country and our neighbours. It argues that Australia's forces should confine themselves to the defence of this continent and its maritime resource zone. It urges a cooperative approach to regional security which would use dialogue, negotiation and conflict resolution as tools for resolvi…