In the lead-up to Copenhagen, watch for countries such as Australia to unveil big-dollar commitments of climate aid to developing countries, particularly by proposing a strong “mutual obligation” framework.
Defence White Paper
Birmingham: We need the killing machines
If everything the Government says about the rise of China is true, the question is not whether we can afford this White Paper, but whether it goes far enough, argues John Birmingham.
Henderson: Australia should not kowtow to China on defence
Australia should project power as far as possible; our defence policy should not be determined by China’s wishes, writes Gerard Henderson.
White Paper budget increase high enough to induce nose bleeds
Rudd’s Defence White Paper will rely on the rise of China to fund our defence against the, erm, rise of China.
Defence blueprint could fuel arms race
Analysts are warning that Rudd’s new defence white-paper could encourage other countries in the region to stockpile weapons.
Asia will be China’s. Will we be prepared?
The Government’s looming defence White Paper will need to address the challenges of power shifts in Asia, writes Hugh White in a new Lowy Institute paper.
Memo to Joel Fitzgibbon: Why not wait for the White Paper?
Ordering new fighter planes before the Defence White Paper is finished is a tad premature, argues former Office of national Assessments strategist Sam Roggeveen.
