New Zealand Defense Policy Framework, A Strategic Reappraisal
Abstract
In June 2000 the NZ Government produced a capstone defense policy paper titled the Defense Policy Framework. In this document the New Zealand Government articulated a defense policy based on a conclusion that New Zealand is not directly threatened by any other country and a focus on regional (South Pacific and SE and NE Asia) security. The paper also highlighted New Zealand's commitment to supporting military actions that are sanctioned by the broad international community represented in the United Nations. The NZ Government paper appears to isolate defense from the other elements of national power as an ends in itself and fails to address the contemporary global linkages to security issues. Given the rapid changes in New Zealand's region forced in some part by globalization and democratization New Zealand must develop a security framework that recognizes the new forces which define the contemporary security environment. The security policy must work in partnership with the other elements of national power to further the national interests. In this new environment New Zealand cannot ignore the international impacts of globalization democratization and nationalization on New Zealand's overall security.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 19, 2004
- Accession Number
- ADA424308
Entities
People
- Timothy J. Keating
Organizations
- United States Army War College