Changing the Western Alliance in the South Pacific.

Abstract

The Western alliance in the South Pacific has experienced three decades of success based on a cooperative spirit established through its keystone, the ANZUS Treaty. Over the last few years some events have occurred in the region which are now challenging this spirit. The author examines the alliance, including its history, objectives and the issues confronting it. He also analyses current policies of ANZUS nations and their perceptions of the Treaty. He concludes that the traditional ANZUS Treaty can no longer meet the security objectives of its members, and requires major revision. A blueprint for change is suggested.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1987
Accession Number
ADA186662

Entities

People

  • Brian L. Kavanagh

Organizations

  • Air War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Counter WMD
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Agreements
  • Air Force
  • Commerce
  • Congress
  • Economic Development
  • Foreign Policy
  • Governments
  • House Of Representatives
  • International Law
  • International Trade
  • Law
  • National Security
  • Treaties
  • United States
  • United States Government
  • Universities
  • War Colleges

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  • European Security and Defence Policy (ESDP).
  • Strategic Security Studies