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AUKUS promises to change security dynamics in the Indo-Pacific region and in NATO. All three countries stand to benefit significantly but particularly Australia, as Canberra will…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB264315
ISSN: 2633-304X
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The government has incurred debt to cover its COVID-19 business and social lockdowns. The defence budget is now a likely to target for cost-saving.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB253358
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The document significantly enhances the focus on maritime defence including the northern approaches to Australia, in terms of both doctrine and military capabilities. The Update…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB254428
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The Soryu class is currently under consideration by Canberra as a replacement to the RAN's aging fleet of Collins-class submarines, in light of intensifying security challenges in…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB210581
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The FPDA is the only multilateral security pact that includes South-east Asian states and players from beyond the region. It is flexible, and able to address both conventional and…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB271788
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Except for Myanmar and Cambodia, which are subject to Western arms embargoes, the region is a buyer’s market. South Korea has become its largest supplier of arms. Meanwhile…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB273432
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The AUKUS deal is the most costly and complex defence acquisition in Australia’s history. While some countries in South-east Asia welcome the initiative, others worry that it…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB278111
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In August, the United Kingdom became the first country in 25 years to be granted dialogue partner status by ASEAN. Some ASEAN countries welcome a larger role for the United…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB264880
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The Defence Strategic Review is intended to prepare the defence forces for changing regional and global conditions. Although the terms of reference did not nominate any specific…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB276249
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This is the latest instance of development in Australia’s push to establish ‘minilaterals’ with other Indo-Pacific ‘middle powers’ that share strategic concerns over China’s…