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In defence of the Indo-Pacific: Australia's new strategic map

In this article for the Australian Journal of International Affairs, the Lowy Institutes International Security program director Rory Medcalf argues that Indo-Pacific Asia is a suitable regional concept for Australia's strategic needs. Indo-Pacific Asia can best be understood as an expansive

By Rory Medcalf

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Abbott must back wide-ranging reform of defence

In this opinion piece in The Australian, Nonresident Fellow Alan Dupont argues that the Australian Defence Force requires significant renewal.

By Alan Dupont

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Anzac's long shadow: the cost of our national obsession

Lowy Institute Military Fellow, and former army officer, James Brown believes that Australia is expending too much time, money and emotion on the Anzac legend, and that today's soldiers are suffering for it. Vividly evoking the war in Afghanistan, Brown reveals the experience of the modern

By James Brown

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What did we learn from the war in Afghanistan?

In this op-ed for The Age, Military Fellow, James Brown explains Australia's role in the war in Afghanistan and highlights three lessons learnt from the 12-year-long campaign

By James Brown

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As long as we use ships to move cargo, the navy will need to control the sea

In this article in The Age, Lowy Institute Nonresident Fellow James Goldrick makes the case for a strong Australian surface navy, in response to Hugh White

By James Goldrick

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Fleet review good start, now for Defence

In this article for The Australian, James Brown and Rory Medcalf assess Australia's readiness to face the changing strategic circumstances in the Indo-Pacific

By James Brown, Rory Medcalf

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Fixing Australia’s incredible defence policy

Australia’s new government must make tough decisions in defence policy. Australia’s broad national interests and the challenging strategic environment in Indo-Pacific Asia make it essential to modernise the Australian Defence Force. The nation’s defence capabilities remain underfunded and its

By James Brown, Rory Medcalf

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Fifty Shades of Grey: Officer Culture in the Australian Army

James Brown, Fifty Shades of Grey: Officer Culture in the Australian Army. Australian Army Journal, Culture edition 2013 10 (3) 2013, pp 244-254. ABSTRACT As the Australian Army begins a transition from a decade abroad it is timely to ask what we know about its officer culture, how

By James Brown

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Defence White Paper squibs key questions

There's lots to like in today's Defence White Paper, but some big questions still remain

By James Brown

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Parliamentary Submission: Defence Performance

In this submission to the Australian Parliament's review of the Defence Annual Report, Military Fellow James Brown argues for greater parliamentary oversight of defence by outlining just how little reporting defence makes to the parliament and public

By James Brown

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Dangerous luxuries

The ANZUS alliance is emerging as an important alliance for stability in the Asia-Pacific region but the US must understand the implications Australian defence planning will have on the future alliance. In this Lowy Institute Analysis, US Army Colonel John Angevine writes that Australia’s current

By John Angevine

ASEAN and pandemic recovery: Economy before strategic rivalry

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Australian Defence Force

In defence of the Indo-Pacific: Australia's new strategic map

Abbott must back wide-ranging reform of defence

Anzac's long shadow: the cost of our national obsession

What did we learn from the war in Afghanistan?

As long as we use ships to move cargo, the navy will need to control the sea

Fleet review good start, now for Defence

Fixing Australia’s incredible defence policy

Fifty Shades of Grey: Officer Culture in the Australian Army

Defence White Paper squibs key questions

Parliamentary Submission: Defence Performance

Dangerous luxuries

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