Strategic Review 1993 (1993) By Australian Department of Defence
 
The Strategic Review 1993 departed from ASP 90’s steadfast approach by acknowledging that while it had set the general direction for defence planning, ‘since then Australia and the world have changed considerably’. The aim of Strategic Review 1993 was to begin the process of identifying and adapting Australia’s strategic and defence policies to address emerging challenges in the post-Cold War era.
 
The Strategic Review 1993 reinforced the defence of Australia doctrine (self-reliance) but also placed a higher degree of importance on supporting broader regional engagement and Australia’s strategic alliances. In addition, it recognised the need for Australian defence and security planners to adapt to ‘growing complexity and uncertainty in the region, particularly the:
 
increased modernisation of regional forces
United States’ focus and its role in the Asia-Pacific region over the next ten years
promotion of international peace and security through the United Nations and emerging regional multilateral organisations
strategic posturing of China, Japan and India
concern about the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction
insecurity on the Korean peninsula
impact of economic and trade alliances on strategic planning
rise of Asian economies and their impact on regional stability
socio-economic concerns in the South West Pacific and
continuing ‘instability in the Middle East’.
 
Overall, the Strategic Review 1993 assessed that Australia’s main strategic focus should be pursued through greater engagement in the ‘Asia-Pacific’ region.
 
Soft Cover
78 Pages
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