Defence white paper 20, the interpreter, 221 may 20. The white paper argued that australias core strategic interests lay in the asiapacific region. The australian people can have confidence that this government will ensure that we can defend our nation and protect our interests today and into the future. The defence wp is the final part of a series comprising the national security strategy, published in january, and the asian century wp released last october. The politics and practicalities of designing australias. In may 20, the australian government announced a new. Ibid j gillard prime minister and s smith minister for defence, release of the 20 defence white paper, media release, 3 may 20, accessed january. Joe modise minister of defence 8 may 1996 white paper on defence file. During this time, australian forces were committed to two world wars, korea, vietnam and other conflicts. The 2016 white paper reflects the governments commitment to a more regular cycle of defence policy updates. This document is a summary of the 2016 defence white paper released by the minister for defence, marise payne.
The national interest does not change with a change of government. It includes excerpts and direct quotes which most directly relate to impact and opportunity for the townsville north queensland region. In 2012, the australia in the asian century white paper explored the. Australian government, defence white paper 20 20 defence white paper, white paper, canberra, 20, accessed january 2015.
Major events have occurred in the intervening period and the volatile strategic context alluded to in the 2008 white paper has been confirmed. A first look at the defence white paper 20 the strategist. Citation fruehling, s 20, the 20 defence white paper. Changes in the regional strategic environment since 2009, the strategic environment in the asiapacific region2 has changed. National white papers on military strategy are key tools to understand trends in security thought. White paper for international security and defence approval of the white paper is one of the foremost results of the renzi governments defence policy and, in particular, that of minister of defence roberta pinotti during 2014 and 2015. First, although the document never once uses the term human security, this concept has influenced the document. It is intended to inform the local community, to stimulate a comprehensive and enduring strategy. Papua new guinea papua new guineas defence force says a draft of its white paper is scheduled to be presented to the government by the end of. Appropriate attention should be given in the white paper to the strategic threats that climate change will bring. The document is more forward than its predecessors in terms of projected funding commitments.
The australian defence white paper 20 assumes a new importance. The case for a white paper it is fiveyears since the last white paper was published. This choice is justified by an increasing interdependence between european and asian countries. A defense white paper is a fundamental expression of national policy. For the first 75 years of the commonwealth of australia, no government produced a white paper on defence. Last year, the french government issued a white paper on national defense and security, which has a few interesting points. The final product is a statement of government policy, not simply of the ministry of defense or the armed forces. France needs to assess the implications of this for its defence and national security strategy. Defence white papers have become the principal vehicle for australian governments to align their. It recognised that indonesia was a major land power stranded on a massive archipelago, and that our asymmetric force posture is conducive to a comprehensive defence partnership that could multiply the strategic weight of. Pdf australian strategic environment and challenges to. The aim of this white paper is to share with the people of sierra leone the way in which their governments plans for defence are developing and to stimulate debate on this vital issue. Those changes which have an impact on the 20 white paper are described below. European union security and defence white paper a proposal.
The 20 white paper complements the national security strategy released january 23, the australia in the asian century white paper released october 28 last year, and it succeeds the last white paper launched four years ago by then prime minister kevin rudd. The development of the white paper occurred with great sincerity and effort. Geopolitics of the 2015 british defense white paper and. Australias forward defense white paper the diplomat.
Australian defence white paper emphasises need for. It is a comprehensive document, which balances the governments policy objectives, the strategic outlook, and the fiscal context. The white paper should reflect the importance of continuing to monitor and respond to the disruptive potential of science and technology and its potential impact on defence and security. The 2009 white paper intensified key elements of howard government defence policy, that is, forward projection of forces, strike capability, and high technology weapons systems, and, like the coalition, promised increased real spending on defence every year. Australian defence white paper on climate security risks. The former government brought forward delivery of the 20 white paper by one year from its original 2014. Defence white paper overview by john armstrong published june 5, 20 updated june 5, 20 according to government, the 20 white paper outlines the capabilities that the australian defence force will need in the coming years to address strategic challenges. These three documents should be seen together as a statement of the priority the government places on australia s. New australian defence white paper foreign office blogs.
This white paper sets out the governments intentions for reform of defence equipment delivery, equipment support and logistics supply. On 2 may 2009, then prime minister kevin rudd and defence minister joel fitzgibbon launched a defence white paper entitled defending australia in the asia pacific century. Our aspiration is to develop and see modern armed forces. The release of the 20 defence white paper by prime minister julia gillard this morning is welcomed by the australian business defence industry unit abdiu, but it has done nothing to redress the current dire situation affecting the australian defence industry, according to graeme dunk, manager of the australian business defence industry unit. Political competition between the major australian political. The 2016 defence white paper is a white paper published by the australian department of defence outlining a strategic plan for the australian defence force adf over the following decade.
Max blenkin, white paper says china not a threat, the australian, 3 may 20. The white paper policy must be consistent with the governments overall agenda, priorities and. J gillard prime minister and s smith minister for defence, new defence white paper 20, op. It often tries making virtues out of necessities politically.
There are insufficient defence funds for the foreseeable future to build a new submarine. Defence white paper 20 is well written and largely internally coherent, except for the absence of an investment plan to execute its policy and strategy objectives. Jun 30, 2014 national white papers on military strategy are key tools to understand trends in security thought. Defence officials have told the abc the white paper reflects australias growing discomfort with chinas military activity. This document is a summary of the 2016 defence australias. Received 7 march 2016 received in revised form 20 april 2016.
As a first look analysis of the defence white paper 20 pdf, aspi will be progressively releasing blog posts over the next couple of hours. It was interesting to note that at the june 20 gathering of the shangrila dialogue in singapore, for instance. May 03, 20 however, the 20 defence white paper pdf has a significantly different emphasis on these threats, highlighting it as a matter that has farreaching consequences. This paper provides a summary of each of australias defence white papers issued between 1976 and 20 and seeks to draw out common themes that emerge in some or all of them. I am pleased to introduce the defence white paper 2016, which sets out the governments expectations for defence over the coming decades. White paper on defence and national security pdf 1. In the 20 white paper, that ambivalence is now gone, and there is no mention of even the possibility of a less than positive relationship with indonesia. Although the focus of the 2009 and 20 defence white papers. The first defence white paper was published in 1976 under the whitlam government, and new papers were published in 1987, 1994, 2000, 2003, 2009 and 20 the department of defence issued a press release on 4 april 2014 stating that it had been instructed to develop a new white paper. This is important for the security of new zealand, its citizens and wider national interests. Sierra leone government sierra leone ministry of defence. A 40th anniversary is an appropriate time to reflect on the history of defence white papers and on their possible future.
Strategic guidance without strategy, security challenges, vol. The 20 white paper outlines the capabilities that the australian defence force will need in the coming years to address strategic challenges. May 02, 2009 hugh white, what to expect from australias 20 defence white paper, east asia forum, 9 april 20. Prime minister julia gillard has commissioned a new defence white paper. Mar 09, 2016 a 40th anniversary is an appropriate time to reflect on the history of defence white papers and on their possible future. The policies and strategies set out in this white paper represent both change and continuity. The australian department of defence just released its 2016 defence white paper, a strategic document detailing its priorities.
Read the 20 defence white paper pdf 3 mb the former government brought forward delivery of the 20 white paper by one year from its original 2014 timetable to address a number of significant international and domestic developments influencing australia s national security and defence posture internationally and domestically that had. However, the 20 defence white paper pdf has a significantly different emphasis on these threats, highlighting it as a matter that has farreaching consequences. The white paper on defence and national security published in april 20 put a strong emphasis on the asiapacific and on french and european defence and security interests within this vast geopolitical entity. Feb 29, 2016 the 20 defence white paper, by contrast, saw great opportunity in maturing the australiaindonesia defence relationship. For the first time in our history, a white paper on defence reflects the interests of our people and represents a national consensus on this critical function of government. The defence white paper mainly describes the role of the royal brunei armed forces rbaf, the various strategic capabilities and the overall contribution from our people that our nation needs for defending brunei darussalams sovereignty. It gives a holistic view of how the adfs warfighting capabilities will be developed in the coming years. For now, australias new defense white paper lays out an ambitious, but realistic, role for the countrys future security prospects. They were flanked by australias senior military chiefs and defence officials, against the backdrop of some impressive looking hardware and a military band.
While the new zealand defence force nzdf is drawing down from its three main deployments in afghanistan, timorleste, and solomon islands, it still remains very busy. Recent developments in italys security and defence policy. This article analyses the political context of defence white papers from 1976 to 20. Jun 07, 20 this white paper sets out the governments intentions for reform of defence equipment delivery, equipment support and logistics supply. The defence white paper 20 and australias strategic. Like the 2009 defence white paper, it was not tabled in parliament and it lacked bipartisan support. The defence white paper is a key part of the governments commitment to a safe and secure australia. Divided into individual working groups, over one hundred people conducted research and. Australias defence white paper shows future plans and accomplished government measures. Defence white papers after 40 years the strategist. What does australias defense white paper actually say. Graduated from harvard university in 2007 llm, he was research fellow in the security area of the observatory of spanish foreign. Australian business defence industry submission to 2015 defence white paper preamble australia is in need of a logical, robust defence industry policy.
Climate change and terrorism listed as threats prime minister malcolm turnbull said the government was committed to the significant increase in spending due to regional challenges as well as the threat from climate. The priority accorded to the asia pacific, and especially to the countries of east asia, the forging of close relationships. This submission to the defence white paper dwp 2015 aims to provide the framework for a defence industry policy that. Australian defence white paper 20 this dance of three collins submarines reflects australia s lack of direction in deciding on a future submarine design to replace the collins. It updates australian policy since the last defence wp in 2009, taking. Prime minister julia gillard launches defence white paper. Chapman, bert 2017, geopolitics of the 2016 australian defense white paper and its predecessors, geopolitics, history, and international relations 91. White paper on defence and national security france nato. Recent developments in italys security and defence policy by alessandro marrone and vincenzo camporini 1. Since the 2009 defence white paper was developed, the context in which it was developed has changed. The 20 french white paper on defence and national security. This is a fundamental responsibility of the australian.
The defence white paper 20 and australias strategic environment 19 readily embracing the term. Jun 05, 20 defence white paper overview by john armstrong published june 5, 20 updated june 5, 20 according to government, the 20 white paper outlines the capabilities that the australian defence force will need in the coming years to address strategic challenges. The 20 white paper on defence and national security was released on april 29th. Category archive for defence white paper 20 the strategist. This 20 2016 statement of intent sets out the governments progress in delivering in line with the defence white paper and capability plan. If one word can sum up the 2016 australian defense white paper dwp 2016, it is forward. The defence white paper 20 and australia s strategic environment 19 readily embracing the term. Foreword by the minister the white paper on defence and national security published in april 20 put a strong emphasis on the asiapacific and on french and european defence and security interests within this vast geopolitical entity.
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