In building a database to consolidate previously unconnected data, this report proposes that two types of non-military action in the Indo-Pacific — the Belt and Road investment project and the use of civilian vessels as maritime militia — should b

Arielle Romm

In a series of meetings convened over 1949–50, the governments of Australia, Britain and New Zealand negotiated the Australia-New Zealand-Malaya arrangement (ANZAM).

Dr Honae Cuffe

Timor-Leste, still commonly referred to as East Timor, is an island nation that gained independence in 2002.

1st LEUT Duarte Borges LOE

The idea of the Indo-Pacific as a single region of interest is specifically useful for Australia, because it encompasses all of Australia’s maritime surrounds.

Sean Andrews and Alastair Cooper

This paper proposes an Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) strategy that leverages the author’s experience as a submariner and views the ASW problem through Effects Based Operations theory and Boyd’s OODA (observation, orientation, decision, action) Loop

Commander Mark Hammond, RAN

This paper argues that the Australian concept of defending the archipelagic inner arc is strategically flawed, potentially dangerous, and in need of further development.

John Reeve

This paper explores the naval strategic history of the Asia-Pacific region, providing a context for understanding current and prospective regional developments by applying a thematic approach to demonstrate that strategy is about choices condition

John Reeve

Maritime Strategy for Medium Powers was published by Richard Hill in 1986 and this paper, written 15 years later, re-examines whether the theories of medium-power maritime strategy survived intact or need to be modified.

Richard Hill

Exercise TALISMAN SABRE saw the certification of the Amphibious Readiness Group (ARG) and the LHD capability at Full Operational Capability (FOC). This magnificent achievement is the culmination of a decade of work, years in which we have developed a truly world-class joint amphibious capability and an understanding of how we will use it when the moment arrives.

Commander Robbie Swift