Australian defence policy and the concept of self-reliance.

Since the Vietnam War, Australian defence policy has been based on the concept of self-reliance—the ability to defend Australia without allied combat forces. Self-reliance arose from concerns about US support in conflict with Indonesia. It has implications for Australian foreign policy, force struct...

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Published in:	Australian Journal of International Affairs Vol. 68; no. 5; pp. 531 - 548
Main Author:	Frühling, Stephan
Format:	Article
Published:	Taylor & Francis Ltd Oct2014
Subjects:	Military strategy Australia. Australian Defence Force Self-reliance Australian foreign relations Military policy Australia
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