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Security and Alliance Relationships

Security and Alliance Relationships. Security. Definition: Protection against danger, damage or loss. Traditional notions of security have changed due to internationalism and globalisation. Third Agenda.

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Security and Alliance Relationships

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  1. Security and Alliance Relationships

  2. Security • Definition: Protection against danger, damage or loss. • Traditional notions of security have changed due to internationalism and globalisation.

  3. Third Agenda • Issues such as global warming, migration, drug trafficking have changed traditional matters of security, they extend beyond the normal boundaries. • Example: Kyoto • How does this relate to Australian National Interests?

  4. Global Security • Notions of traditional ‘border’ security have changed. • The War in Iraq and the War in Afghanistan are examples of this. • Australia committed troops here, but not because of a direct threat to Australia. • Increased threat to Australia because of this?

  5. Defence • Defense is (and has historically been) one of Australia’s national interests. • This was one of the arguments for population growth, to provide more security for the nation. • Forward Defence.

  6. Troop Commitments • Table on page 232.

  7. A return to Forward Defence? • Many thought that Howard would return to Forward Defence. • 9/11 changed everything. • ‘Regional’ security once again became a priority when Bali Bombings and Jakarta Embassy bombings occurred.

  8. Howard • East Timor – Australian troops lead UN peacekeeping forces in independence. • Big step, started the Regional Intervention Doctrine. • Pre 9/11 – took steps to strengthen the Aus defence force. • Defence White Paper • Setting up ‘Rapid Response Brigade’

  9. Howard • 9/11 – Howard was IN Washington. Impact on our response? • ‘Operation Enduring Freedom’ • ‘Coalition of the Willing’ • Troops to a number of smaller Pacific states to ensure Regional stability.

  10. Howard • Article: SMH “Who we gunna turn to…”

  11. Rudd • Continued to support International wars, and builds up the defence force. • However ‘wound up’ Aus involvement in Iraq. • Strengthened Afghanistan. • Continued policy of Regional intervention, but sought UN security council seat.

  12. Rudd’s security statement

  13. Gillard • Continues to support international wars • Afghanistan • Regional Relationships – Malaysia deal? • Gushing Washington Speech (step by bloody step) • Mostly left Foreign Affairs to Rudd.

  14. Homework, yay!  • Practice Short Answer Questions – Due on Friday.

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