
Australia in the World
An Introduction to Australian Foreign Policy
Gary Smith(Author)
OUP Australia and New Zealand (Publisher)
Published in October 1997
Book
Paperback/Softback
264 pages
978-0-19-553477-1 (ISBN)
Description
Australian foreign policy at the end of the century faces a rapidly changing world, without the Cold War framework that, for 40 years, tied it to a common cause with great power allies. The shifting political, military and economic parameters of international relations challenge Australia to define and pursue its political, military and economic interests and relationships in new and more complex ways. Australia in the World presents a comprehensive introduction to Australian foreign policy before, during, and after the Cold War, with a major focus on the 1990's. Australia in the World is organized in three parts. Part One surveys the external and internal forces which shape Australian foreign policy. The second part examines Australia's restless search for a framework which positions Australia in the world and enables foreign policy objectives to be identified and prioritised: Australia's self-image as an ANZUS ally; the assumption that 'our future lies in the region'; and the concept that Australia is a middle power, operating in multilateral coalitions and international institutions.
The final part considers five major issues, each with its own dynamics and history: global military security, regional military security, economic security, environment, and human rights. In each case, the scope of the issue is characterized, and Australia's assumptions and objectives, actions and responses are presented, analysed and evaluated.
The final part considers five major issues, each with its own dynamics and history: global military security, regional military security, economic security, environment, and human rights. In each case, the scope of the issue is characterized, and Australia's assumptions and objectives, actions and responses are presented, analysed and evaluated.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Melbourne
Australia
Publishing group
Oxford University Press Australia
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 215 mm
Width: 135 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-19-553477-1 (9780195534771)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Content
Introduction. Part One: International Politics & Australian Foreign Policy:. 1: The Transformation of the International System. 2: Making Foreign Policy. Part Two: Identities and Alignments:. 3: ANZUS Alliance. 4: Australia as Part of the Region. 5: Australia as a Middle Power. Part Three: Issues in Australia's Foreign Relations:. 6: Global Military Security. 7: Regional Military Security. 8: Economic Security. 9: Environment. 10: Human Rights. Conclusion