Showing papers in "Australian Journal of International Affairs in 2020"
TL;DR: The digital age has permanently changed the way states conduct political warfare and necessitates a rebalancing of security priorities in democracies as mentioned in this paper, and the utilisation of cyberspace by state and non-state entities has been studied extensively.
Abstract: The digital age has permanently changed the way states conduct political warfare—necessitating a rebalancing of security priorities in democracies. The utilisation of cyberspace by state and non-st...
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TL;DR: In recent years, Indonesia has in recent years been part of the global populist surge as discussed by the authors, and national politics has been marked by competition and competition in a stable democracy for much of the 2000s and early 2010s.
Abstract: Viewed as a stable democracy for much of the 2000s and early 2010s, Indonesia has in recent years been part of the global populist surge. In fact, national politics has been marked by competition b...
25 citations
TL;DR: In contrast to the dominant themes in the scholarly literature that emphasise its "newness" and conceive it, the term "Indo-Pacific" has now entered the strategic lexicon to refer to strategic Asia as discussed by the authors.
Abstract: The term ‘Indo-Pacific’ has now entered the strategic lexicon to refer to strategic Asia. In contrast to the dominant themes in the scholarly literature that emphasise its ‘newness’ and conceive it...
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TL;DR: In this paper, the authors explore how recent developments have influenced the relationship between civilian and military actors in the Asia-pacific region and explore how these developments affect the relationships between them.
Abstract: The Asia-Pacific is a dynamic region that is exposed to multiple natural hazards. This article explores how recent developments have influenced the relationship between civilian and military actors...
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TL;DR: In this article, the authors explain the concept of transactionalist foreign policy in detail and demonstrate how it applies to a real-world case in Turkish foreign policy towards the EU.
Abstract: This paper's main objective is to explain the concept of transactionalist foreign policy in detail and to demonstrate how it applies to a real-world case in Turkish foreign policy towards the EU un...
15 citations
TL;DR: The dominant international discourse about "fragile states" calls for external actors to build the capacity of domestic institutions as a means of overcoming poverty and insecurity in the global So... as mentioned in this paper.
Abstract: The dominant international discourse about ‘fragile states’ calls for external actors to build the capacity of domestic institutions as a means of overcoming poverty and insecurity in the global So...
14 citations
TL;DR: The authors investigates India and Australia's respective strategic narratives of regional order in the Indo-Pacific, and finds that despite significant convergences in their terminology around the desi-cation, there is no convergence in their strategic narratives.
Abstract: This paper investigates India and Australia’s respective strategic narratives of regional order in the Indo-Pacific. Despite apparently significant convergences in their terminology around the desi...
12 citations
TL;DR: The decline in the smuggling of people from Indonesia to Australia since late 2013 is primarily attributable to unilateral deterrence policies under Australia's Operation Sovereign Borders as mentioned in this paper, which has been shown to be effective in deterring people from entering Australia.
Abstract: The decline in the smuggling of people from Indonesia to Australia since late 2013 is primarily attributable to unilateral deterrence policies under Australia's Operation Sovereign Borders. When se...
11 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors discuss the role of the official development assistance (ODA) as a prime example of a bureaucratic-led and fragmented foreign policy instrument, which is one of the country's most important foreign policy instruments.
Abstract: Japan’s Official Development Assistance (ODA), one of the country’s most important foreign policy instruments, was until recently regarded as a prime example of a bureaucratic-led and fragmented de...
10 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the authors review the International Relations literature and derive from it certain expectations of how government centralization may affect threat assessment, and from these, generate forma(s).
Abstract: In this paper, we review the International Relations literature and derive from it certain expectations of how government centralization may affect threat assessment, and from these, generate forma
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TL;DR: The authors examines the significance of the changes in Japan's arms export policy following Prime Minister Abe Shinzō's return to power in 2012, a topic which has so far received insufficient scho
Abstract: This article examines the significance of the changes in Japan’s arms export policy following Prime Minister Abe Shinzō’s return to power in 2012—a topic which has so far received insufficient scho
TL;DR: In recent white papers, Australia has identified rising authoritarianism in the region as a key challenge to its regional security interests as mentioned in this paper, and has highlighted Australia's norm-based foreign policy discourses.
Abstract: In recent white papers, Australia has identified rising authoritarianism in the region as a key challenge to its regional security interests. Foreign policy discourses highlight Australia’s normati...
TL;DR: In this article, the authors argue that Japan shifted towards a more active security posture since the end of the Cold War, and Japan's security policy under Prime Minister Abe has triggered numerous discussions on the changing nature of the world.
Abstract: Why has Japan shifted towards a more active security posture since the end of the Cold War? Japan’s security policy under Prime Minister Abe has triggered numerous discussions on the changing natur...
TL;DR: After a 14-year gap, Australia's 2017 Foreign Policy White Paper advanced a "comprehensive framework to advance Australia's security and prosperity in a contested and competitive world" as discussed by the authors.
Abstract: After a 14-year gap, Australia’s 2017 Foreign Policy White Paper advanced a ‘comprehensive framework to advance Australia’s security and prosperity in a contested and competitive world’ (Australian...
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors present two important international legal cases underway at the International Court of Arbitration (ICJ) in Thessaloniki, Greece, for the treatment of minority Muslims in western Myanmar.
Abstract: There is no obvious end to the ongoing tragedy that faces the Muslim Rohingya communities of western Myanmar. Yet, with two important international legal cases underway at the International Court o...
TL;DR: The authors discusses how the ANZUS states of United States, Australia, and New Zealand that sit on the fringes of the Asia-Pacific, are increasingly using their armed forces to deliver Humanitari...
Abstract: This article discusses how the ANZUS states of United States, Australia, and New Zealand that sit on the fringes of the Asia-Pacific, are increasingly using their armed forces to deliver Humanitari...
TL;DR: In what ways are Japanese foreign and security policies changing? How far will these changes go? Will they result in a policy posture that breaks from the post-1945 approach as originally designed.
Abstract: In what ways are Japanese foreign and security policies changing? How far will these changes go? Will they result in a policy posture that breaks from the post-1945 approach as originally designed
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors explain why and how Australians come to view some infringement of their civil liberties as an acceptable trade-off in the interest of countering terrorism. But they do not explain why they do so.
Abstract: How and why have Australians come to view some infringement of their civil liberties as an acceptable trade-off in the interest of countering terrorism? This article contributes to understandings o...
TL;DR: Traditionally, ceasefires have primarily been seen as military tools used to halt violence for specific periods of time or as a teleological bridge between war and peace Drawing from the literatur as discussed by the authors.
Abstract: Traditionally, ceasefires have primarily been seen as military tools used to halt violence for specific periods of time or as a teleological bridge between war and peace Drawing from the literatur
TL;DR: The International Military Education and Training (IMET) has given Indonesian military personnel access to U.S. doctrine and tactics, but due to the dynamics and changes in priorities of inte...
Abstract: The International Military Education and Training (IMET), has given Indonesian military personnel access to U.S. doctrine and tactics. However, due to the dynamics and changes in priorities of inte...
TL;DR: The use of the term "strategic policy" has seen an inflation of the use of this term, often used synonymously with 'defence policy' and'strategic guidance' as discussed by the authors.
Abstract: Does Australia have a ‘strategic policy’? Australia’s debate has seen an inflation of the use of the term ‘strategic policy’, often used synonymously with ‘defence policy’ and ‘strategic guidance’ ...
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors examined Japanese unity of OODO actors, laws, and operational aspects, interaction with state and institutional actors, and 4C functional regional ensembles, and concluded that the unity of the ODO actors and the laws, laws and operations, and interaction with the state and the institutional actors was important.
Abstract: This paper examines Japanese unity of Overseas Despatch Operation (ODO) actors, laws, and operational aspects, interaction with state and institutional actors, ‘4C’ functional regional enga...
TL;DR: Wang et al. as mentioned in this paper studied how China pursues this strategy and how it disrupts potential countervailing response in its quest for regional hegemony, which is an important strategy for China.
Abstract: Wedging is an important strategy for China to disrupt potential countervailing response in its quest for regional hegemony. Yet, little has been known about how China pursues this strategy and the ...
TL;DR: This article reviewed the participation of and challenges facing women in international affairs in Australia, with a focus on three sectors: the media, the civil service and the academy, and reviewed the challenges faced by women in these three sectors.
Abstract: This article reviews the participation of and challenges facing women in international affairs in Australia, with a focus on three sectors: the media, the civil service and the academy. We review t...
TL;DR: For many years Australia ignored or downplayed the role of values in foreign policy, preferring to focus on economic issues and engagement with Asia as discussed by the authors. But recently, values have re-emerged as a...
Abstract: For many years Australia ignored or downplayed the role of values in foreign policy, preferring to focus on economic issues and engagement with Asia. Recently, however, values have re-emerged as a ...
TL;DR: New Zealand's willingness to call out irresponsible great power behaviour is a major test for Jacinda Ardern's promise that her government will stand up for its values internationally.
Abstract: New Zealand's willingness to call out irresponsible great power behaviour is a major test for Jacinda Ardern’s promise that her government will stand up for its values internationally. In fact, New...
TL;DR: After more than 12 rounds of negotiations, at the 35th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and the third Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Summit held jointly in 2014, the agreement was concluded.
Abstract: After more than 12 rounds of negotiations, at the 35th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and the third Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Summit held jointly in ...
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors unearth the logic behind Donald Trump's foreign policy and find out whether his strategy and tactics stem from him or are a response to the changing interna...
Abstract: Amidst the cacophony of the Trump presidency, is it possible to unearth the logic behind his foreign policy? Do his strategy and tactics stem from him or are they a response to the changing interna...
TL;DR: In this article, the level of alliance cohesion is measured along the following dimensions of alliance operation: attitudinal, behavioural, and functional; however, it is not sufficient to evaluate the overall level of cohes...
Abstract: The level of alliance cohesion is measured along the following dimensions of alliance operation: attitudinal, behavioural, and functional. However, it is insufficient to evaluate the level of cohes...
TL;DR: In 2008, in the UN Secretary General published a report on the relations between regions and UN peacekeeping operations as discussed by the authors, in which regions are becoming increasingly central to both the implementation and claims to legitimacy of UN operations.
Abstract: Regions are becoming increasingly central to both the implementation and claims to legitimacy of UN peacekeeping operations. In 2008, in the UN Secretary General published a report on the relations...