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ASPI suggests
Posted By Natalie Sambhi on December 11, 2015 @ 14:00
Over the years we Australians have lost the capacity to make up our own minds on our security (even though we have been robust on trade issues). In an era of growing geopolitical complexity, remember that in the final analysis Australian interests may not be the same as those of America. Recognise that and when you have to, put our case.
You will be an ambassador - not a sycophant. You may have uncomfortable days - but if you know what you are doing, you will win respect. The best ones do.
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[1] Image: http://www.aspistrategist.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/16731970354_5c26dc7a53_z.jpg
[2] says former US Special Operations Commander Eric T. Olsen: http://www.defenseone.com/ideas/2015/12/americas-not-ready-todays-gray-wars/124381/
[3] this US SOCOM white paper entitled 'The Gray Zone': https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/6891151/Gray%20Zones%20-%20USSOCOM%20White%20Paper%209%20Sep%202015.pdf
[4] critique of key clauses in the bill by the president of the Malaysian Bar: http://www.malaysianbar.org.my/press_statements/press_release_%7C_the_national_security_council_bill_2015_is_a_lurch_towards_an_authoritarian_government.html
[5] Mong Palatino's rundown on The Diplomat: http://thediplomat.com/2015/12/malaysias-new-national-security-law-a-step-toward-dictatorship/
[6] Austin Ramzy's coverage on The New York Times: http://www.nytimes.com/2015/12/04/world/asia/malaysia-national-security-council-bill-vote.html
[7] The Economist looks at PM Najib's staying power despite: http://www.economist.com/news/asia/21679468-beset-scandal-najib-razak-nevertheless-seems-safe-his-job-malaysias-prime
[8] on trends in the militarisation of government ministries: http://asiapacific.anu.edu.au/newmandala/2015/12/08/dealing-with-militarisation-in-myanmar/
[9] understanding Myanmar's communal violence: http://asiapacific.anu.edu.au/newmandala/2015/12/10/understanding-myanmars-communal-violence/
[10] the first by Ristian Atriandi Supriyanto evaluates the strategic imperative for submarines: http://www.rsis.edu.sg/rsis-publication/rsis/co15263-strategic-funnels-deciphering-indonesias-submarine-ambitions/#.Vmok_bh95hF
[11] Adhi Priamarizki, Fitri Bintang Timur and Keoni Indrabayu Marzuki argue that the country needs to revamp its current strategic policy guidelines: http://www.rsis.edu.sg/rsis-publication/rsis/co15264-indonesias-submarines-procurement-plan-spearheading-jakartas-maritime-ambition/#.Vmok-7h95hF
[12] looks back on a decade of research on women, gender and terrorism and draws important conclusions about the women of daesh today: http://www.e-ir.info/2015/12/06/the-women-of-daesh-thinking-about-a-decade-of-research-on-women-gender-and-terrorism/#.VmV1ShQsIOA.twitter
[13] interviews three women who were recruited as part of the Khansaa Brigade (the all-female morality police) : http://mobile.nytimes.com/2015/11/22/world/middleeast/isis-wives-and-enforcers-in-syria-recount-collaboration-anguish-and-escape.html?referer=&_r=0
[14] a draft version of the Paris Agreement: http://unfccc.int/resource/docs/2015/cop21/eng/da02.pdf
[15] a useful summary of the modest developments: https://www.cigionline.org/blogs/global-rule-of-law/paris-agreement-preamble-cooperation-loss-and-damage-and-forests
[16] The Guardian's live blog here: http://www.theguardian.com/environment/blog/live/2015/dec/10/paris-climate-talks-cop21-draft-deal-negotiations-continue-live-blog
[17] report compiles essays by Samir Saran on India's specific challenges as a developing country: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/596925
[18] can cyber warfare be deterred: https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/cyber-warfare-deterrence-by-joseph-s--nye-2015-12
[19] Joe Hockey will replace Kim Beazley as Australia's Ambassador to the United States: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-12-08/joe-hockey-apppointed-us-ambassador/7009210
[20] had a few words of wisdom to impart to the incoming envoy: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-09-23/mccarthy-from-one-ambassador-to-another/6796964
[21] unveils its new strategic planning technology for the maritime battlefield: http://www.duffelblog.com/2015/12/battleship-planning-terminal/
[22] Does the United States have a gun problem or terrorism problem? : http://foreignpolicy.com/2015/12/07/does-the-united-states-have-a-gun-problem-or-a-terrorism-problem/
[23] a free panel event deciphering the Paris COP21 talks on climate change and their implications for Australia: http://cci.anu.edu.au/news-events/deciphering-paris-climate-talks-where-next