Deence White Paper 2009
CONTENTS
MINISTER’S PREFACE 9EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 11
Cte One:
THE GOVERNMENT’S APPROACH TO DEFENCE PLANNING 15
The Purpose o the Deence White Paper 15The Long-Term Nature o Deence Planning 15Why Do We Need a White Paper Now? 15Future Organisational Challenges 16 A Comprehensive Approach to Deence Planning 17The Preparation o the White Paper 17Deence and the Australian Community 18Transparency in Deence Planning 19
Cte To:
DEFENCE AND NATIONAL SECURITY 20
Deence and the Government’s Broader Approach to National Security 20Force in the International System in the Twenty-First Century 20The Use o Military Power 21The Future Role o Armed Forces 21The Future o Major War 21The Future o Intra-State Confict 22Threats rom Non-State Global Actors 23Domestic Security and Emergency Response 24Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relie 24
Cte Tee:
MANAGING STRATEGIC RISK IN DEFENCE PLANNING 26
The Limits o Military Power: Balancing Strategic Weight with Resources 26Managing Strategic Risk 26Deence Planning and Strategic Risk Management 27Strategic Warning 27Fundamental Changes in Our Strategic Outlook 28Strategic Hedging in Deence Planning 28Regular White Papers and Improved Deence Strategic Planning 29
Deending Australia in the Asia Pacic Century:
Force 2030
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