How to defend Australia /
Can Australia defend itself in the Asian century? How seriously ought we take the risk of war? Do we want to remain a middle power? What kind of strategy, and what Australian Defence Force, do we need? In this groundbreaking book, Hugh White considers these questions and more. With exceptional clari...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Carlton, Victoria :
La Trobe University Press in conjuction with Black Inc.,
[2019]
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| Summary: | Can Australia defend itself in the Asian century? How seriously ought we take the risk of war? Do we want to remain a middle power? What kind of strategy, and what Australian Defence Force, do we need? In this groundbreaking book, Hugh White considers these questions and more. With exceptional clarity and frankness, he makes the case for a reconceived defense of Australia. Along the way, he offers intriguing insights into history, technology and the Australian way of war. Hugh White is the country's most provocative, revelatory and yet realistic commentator on Australia's strategic and defence orientation. In an age of power politics and armed rivalry in Asia, it is time for fresh thinking. In this controversial and persuasive contribution, White sets new terms for one of the most crucial conversations Australia needs to have. |
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| Physical Description: | 318 pages ; 24 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages [301]-309) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781760640996 1760640999 |