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...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Wallis, Joanne (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Carlton, Vic. : Melbourne University Publishing, 2017.
Subjects:
International relations.
Balance of power.
Relations internationales.
Équilibre des puissances.
international relations.
POLITICAL SCIENCE / Public Policy / Military Policy
Balance of power
International relations
Strategic aspects of individual places
Australia > Strategic aspects.
Australia > Relations > Pacific Area.
Pacific Area > Relations > Australia.
Australie > Aspect stratégique.
Australie > Relations > Pacifique, Région du.
Pacifique, Région du > Relations > Australie.
Australia
Pacific Area
Australian
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • 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.

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