The report analyses Australia’s strategic thinking towards Antarctica through a qualitative document analysis of national security policy documents since the ATS’ establishment in 1961.

Jong-hoon Park
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In 1982, the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) was adopted. It was designed as the legal authority on the oceans and seas, an all-encompassing guide to the maritime domain. In many respects, it has fulfilled this role.

Madeleine Gordon
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The oceans cover two-thirds of the earth’s surface and have long been a source of livelihood and sustenance.

Commander Timoci Natuva
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This report analyses the Royal Australian Navy (RAN)’s material preparedness to meet its future Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) obligations: if the Navy has enough assets (ships and aircraft) and if those assets have suitable ca

Bryant Cong
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This paper examines the implications of the enforcement framework discussed in Australia’s Oceans Policy (AOP) on the RAN.

Barry Snushall
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This working paper highlights some of the key defence issues concerning the hydrocarbon resources present in the Joint Petroleum Development Area (JPDA) located in the Timor Sea between Australia and East Timor.

Matthew W. Flint
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The RAN is acquiring a new class of warship for the air defence role, the Hobart class DDGH, which will deliver capabilities similar to those of AEGIS-equipped US Navy ships.

Commander Tom Mueller, RAN
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This volume is the published proceedings of a seminar held in Sydney in early 1994, hosted in conjunction with the Centre for Maritime Policy (now ANCORS), University of Wollongong; and the Australian Naval Institute.

Jack McCaffrie
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This volume is the seventh Sea Power Conference held in Sydney over the period 31 January to 2 February 2012. It was aimed at informing how navies contribute, on a daily basis, to the defence and wellbeing of their nation and its interests.

Andrew Forbes (editor)
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