Australia faces widening defense horizons

Article Abstract:

Australia's Defense 2000 white paper reflects a less isolationist approach to national security, predicting a 3% annual increase in defense allocations for the next decade and calling for upgrades to both naval and air capabilities. Agreement that Australia's safety will depend more on protection of its Asia-Pacific neighbors than on simple territorial defense is expressed.

Australia, Editorial, Military policy, Military strategy

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Military history lesson

Article Abstract:

Afghan fighters were able to hold off Soviet forces from 1979 through 1989, while some 20,000 Soviet solders lost their lives. One aging Afghan commander, now living in Pakistan, says that the rugged terrain is responsible for 60% of the defense of Afghanistan, while the people provide the other 40%, encouraged by their Islamic faith.

International politics, Afghanistan, Military aspects, Defense programs

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Japan spirals into insecurity

Article Abstract:

Implications of nuclear incapability of Japan vis-a-vis its neighbors are examined. Threats posed from North Korea's nuclear strength are highlighted.

Japan, Forecasts, trends, outlooks, International Affairs, North Korea, Nuclear Disarmament, Forecasts and trends, Market trend/market analysis, Comparative analysis, Strategic aspects

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