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The Character of Future Indo-Pacific Land Forces Synthesis This session introduced several new themes to the seminar, including consideration of the role of emerging technologies in the context of land forces; considerations of the roles for, and the decision-making processes for adoption of, emerging technologies; and the changes new technologies might mean for organisational cultures. The challenge of emerging technologies must be viewed in the light of the mix of geo-political factors that increase the …
Deputy Commissioner Glenn Dunbier (NZ Police) Deputy Executive Director, Australian Civil-Military Centre ‘Chief of Army, Lieutenant General Rick Burr; my fellow panel members Brigadier General Gilbert Toropo, Major General Greg Bilton and Mr Richard Sadleir; Distinguished Guests; Ladies and Gentlemen. ‘My name is Glenn Dunbier and I am very honoured to be here speaking with you today. I would like to begin by acknowledging the traditional custodians of the land on which we meet today, and pay my respects …
Mr Richard Sadleir First Assistant Secretary, International Security Division, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade ‘Well thank you, Lieutenant General Burr, Major General Bilton and distinguished guests. It’s a great honour to be here. ‘Let me first acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we meet—the Kaurna People—and pay my respects to their elders past, present and emerging. ‘It’s a testament to the inclusive character, leadership and worldview of Lieutenant General Burr, Chief of …
Brigadier General Gilbert Toropo, DMS, CBE Commander of the Papua New Guinea Defence Force Introduction ‘Lieutenant General Rick Burr, fellow Defence and Land Commanders in the Indo-Pacific Region, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, good afternoon. ‘It’s both an honour and pleasure to attend CALFS18 and be invited to deliver the key note address on ‘ Generating Land Power Through Partner- ing ’. This through the eyes of a Commander of a small South West Pacific security force. ‘I thank Lieutenant …
Major General Greg Bilton, AM, CSC Deputy Chief Joint Operations Lieutenant General Rick Burr, our host, Land Force Commanders from across the globe, fellow panellists, distinguished guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, good afternoon. It is my privilege to provide the opening address introducing Session 3 on Generating Land Power Through Partnering. I will set the scene for presentations that will be delivered by my fellow panellists. No doubt you have already observed that the panel of which I am a part …
Generating Land Power through Partnering Synthesis Speakers in this session focussed on the role of partnering in developing regional security and stability. There were two main types of partnering referred to by speakers, including international partnerships and internal partnerships across whole-of-government. In the context of international partnering, respect for national sovereignty was identified as a core element of successful partnerships, while understanding and respect for culture were common to …
Katja Kristina Theodorakis PhD Research Scholar at the Australian National University / Programme Manager for Foreign/Security Policy and Counterterrorism, Konrad-Adenauer Foundation’s Regional Programme Australia and Pacific In today’s hyper-connected Information Age, the ultimate battle space is over our beliefs, narratives, and ways of viewing the world… 1 ‘At the beginning of the 21st century, we are looking back on nearly a century of wars in various shapes and sizes—hot and cold, from two world wars …
Major General Adam Findlay, AM Special Operations Commander - Australia Introduction ‘General Burr, Chiefs of Army and Service representatives from around the world, members of the diplomatic community, Ladies and Gentlemen… It’s a privilege to stand before you this morning and continue the valuable conversation that we began yesterday. ‘Terrorism and violent extremism are threats at the forefront of my responsibilities as Special Operations Commander, Australia, so I am glad to be involved in this …
Session Two - Land Power and Countering Violent Extremism Synthesis The foundation for this session was laid by speakers in Session 1, with violent extremism identified as a regional threat to varying degrees by most speakers. The role of technology and information was articulated as a key concern in the context of countering violent extremism, while the vital role of people and partnerships are also prominent themes in this session. Presenters included Major General Adam Findlay, AO, Commander Special …