02862nam 2200409z- 450 991079347070332120230118210210.00-522-86933-5(CKB)4100000007758707(MiAaPQ)EBC5683218(EXLCZ)99410000000775870720190317d2017 uy 0engtxtrdacontentcrdamediacrrdacarrierAustralia's defence strategy evaluating alternatives for a contested Asia /Adam LockyerCarlton, Victoria:MUP Academic Digital,2017.1 online resourceDefence studiesIncludes index.0-522-86931-9 Intro; Title; Copyright; Contents; Tables and maps; Acknowledgements; 1 Introduction; 2 Evaluating defence strategies; 3 Evaluating Australia's defence strategy options; 4 Strategic interests and strategic objectives; 5 Australia's historical strategic interests and objectives; 6 Australia's strategic interests in a contested Asia; 7 Prisoners' dilemmas and spheres of influence; 8 Conclusion; Bibliography; IndexHow would we know a good defence strategy if we saw one? The Asian Century is challenging many of the traditional assumptions at the heart of Australian defence policy and strategy. Defence scholars have risen to the challenge of these transformational times and have collectively produced a smorgasbord of alternatives for policy-makers. The problem is that these recommendations all point in very different directions. How should we evaluate these options? Adam Lockyer tackles this question and develops a novel conceptual framework for evaluating defence strategies. By doing so, this book breaks new theoretical ground and makes an important contribution to our understanding of strategy in general and defence strategy in particular. Lockyer then applies this analytical tool to the leading arguments in Australia's defence debate and finds that there is still substantial work to be done. Lockyer concludes by proposing a new Australian defence strategy for a contested Asia that would pass the test for a 'good' defence strategy. The result is essential reading for anyone interested in strategy or the future of Australian defence policy.Defence studies (Carlton, Vic.)Australia's defense strategyNational securityAustraliaEvaluationAustraliaDefensesEvaluationAustraliaForeign relationsAsiaAsiaForeign relationsAustraliaAustraliaMilitary policyEvaluationNational securityEvaluation.Lockyer Adam1482224BOOK9910793470703321Australia's defence strategy3699700UNINA