Abstract
Australia needs to bolster its military muscle with defence diplomacy and embrace its middle power status in the region, writes JOHN BLAXLAND. With Australias security commitments in Afghanistan winding down and a new Defence white paper in the pipelines, now is the time to reflect on the future role of the Australian Defence Force (ADF). In particular, Defences main priority should be establishing Australia as confident and able middle power in the region by enhancing our defence diplomacy. And its through boats that we can build bridges.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages | 1-2pp |
| No. | 02 May 2013 |
| Specialist publication | Centre of Gravity |
| Publication status | Published - 2013 |