The ‘Fear of Abandonment’ theory : Can Australia lead Indo-Pacific’s Rules-Based Order Averting US’s Intervention
Based on the work of Allan Gyngell’s “Fear of Abandonment”, since WWII Australia’s foreign policy has been dictated by three strands- alliance, regional engagement and rules-based order.
Australia’s recent ‘Four R’ formula: What it tells us about changing International order ?
The Four R formula – As the world is at its most uncertain phase with protectionism on rise and international law is eroding, the addition of the fourth strand to its foreign policy is a timely evolution. Penny Wong, Foreign Minister of Australia came up this 4R strategy recently.
AUKUS is Not primarily about China; it is more about France
Is AUKUS Vs France real ? AUKUS had consequences that extended beyond China-centric strategic calculations. The speculated reason for the removal of France was geopolitical contestation between the US and France
Australia’s Strategy of Deterrence by Denial : What do the White Papers Say ?
How Australia’s Defence strategy has evolved from “Forward Defence” to striving for self reliance through the “strategy of Denial”