Pacific power? : Australia's strategy in the Pacific Islands /
"Australia is much larger and has significantly more military and economic power than its Pacific Island neighbours. As a result, it is frequently described as having a natural right to lead in the region. Yet, Australia has found it difficult to effectively influence Pacific Island states in p...
Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
Idioma: | Inglés |
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Carlton, Vic. :
Melbourne University Publishing,
2017.
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Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- Introduction: Australia as a Pacific power?
- Part 1. Australia's evolving strategic interests in the Pacific Islands: From colonial concerns to benign neglect
- From constructive commitment to partnership and engagement
- Part 2. The levers of Australian influence: Military intervention
- Defence assistance
- State-building assistance
- Economic tools
- Diplomacy
- Part 3. The limits on Australian influence: The geopolitical landscape
- The evolving regional order
- Conclusion: Pacific partner in an 'arc of opportunity'
- Appendix: List of interviews.