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Abstract Alliances require each party to constantly assess the benefits of maintaining the relationship. As the United States re-frames its defence posture and strategy to accommodate the new strategic environment, the utility of the ANZUS alliance, with its distinctly Cold War orientation, is under increasing scrutiny. Similarly, public opinion polls in Australia suggest that the ANZUS alliance, and US foreign policy generally, is viewed negatively. This article examines the several aspects of the …
Abstract This article is based on an address by the Chief of the Australian Army, Lieutenant General Peter Leahy AO, to the Royal United Services Institute of the United Kingdom at the Royal Palace of Whitehall on 8 June 2006. Lieutenant General Leahy outlines why the Australian Army is seeking a significant increase in combat weight when most Western armies are lightening their forces. He argues that Australian military history is the backdrop against which this apparent anomaly can be resolved. This …
Abstract New information technologies are challenging the way we organise and operate, and our soldiers are facing greater ambiguity and scrutiny. This article examines the way we intend to help prepare ourselves for these two major challenges. The extraordinary improvements in information technologies are affecting almost every part of our lives. In particular, connections between individuals, groups and societies are intensifying. The ability of new machines to collect, store and move information around …
On 25 May 2006, the Australian Defence Force commenced a highly complex stabilisation operation in the Democratic Republic of Timor Leste in response to an urgent request from that nation’s government. An outbreak of violence had culminated in a breakdown in the security forces of Timor Leste. In the ensuing security vacuum, sectarian and criminal violence created a humanitarian emergency. At very short notice an Australian Defence Force Joint Task Force (JTF 631) was deployed to Timor Leste. The task …
Captain Erin Maulday is a graduate of the Australian Defence Force Academy, the Royal Military College of Australia, and the Australian Defence Force School of Languages. His postings include regimental service with the 1st Commando Regiment and the 2nd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment, and a staff posting to Headquarters 13 Brigade. He is currently posted as the Staff Officer to the Commander Career Management—Army. … Erin …
Lieutenant Colonel James Bryant graduated from the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) in 1988 and the Royal Military College in 1989, before returning to ADFA to undertake an Honours degree in History. An infantry officer, he has served with the Royal Australian Regiment on operations in Somalia in 1993 and in East Timor in 1999. In 2005, Lieutenant Colonel Bryant was selected as the Chief of Defence Force Scholar. In 2006, he was appointed the Defence Liaison Officer, Department of Prime Minister and …
Captain Daimien Patterson graduated from the Royal Military College Duntroon in 1997 into the Royal Regiment of Australian Artillery. Since graduation he has served with the 8th/12th Medium Regiment (Holsworthy), the 131st Locating Battery, the Army Recruit Training Centre, the 8th/12th Medium Regiment (Darwin), the Deployable Joint Force Headquarters, and the 1st Field Regiment. He served in East Timor as a Civil-Military Affairs Team Commander and as the Liaison Officer to the Fijian contingent. In Iraq …
Lieutenant Tom Lewis, OAM, RAN, completed his PhD in military political history in 2003. He is the author of five books, including the best selling A War at Home, the story of the Japanese attacks on Darwin on 19 February 1942. Lieutenant Lewis was Public Relations Officer at the RAN College and HMAS Creswell for five years and is currently serving with Multi-National Force–1 (MNF–1) in Iraq. … Tom …