THE IMPLEMENTATION OF AUSTRALIA’SMARITIME DEFENSE STRATEGY IN RESPONSETO CHINA’S MILITARY MODERNIZATION IN THE INDO-PACIFIC REGION (2013-2016)
Along with economic development of a country, the sphere of the national interests are automatically cultivates. China, with the rapid economy development, has been undergoing military modernization in order to protect their national interests better. Indo-Pacific region as one of the m...
| Published in: | Jurnal Asia Pacific Studies |
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| Main Authors: | , |
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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International Relations Study Program
2018-06-01
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| Online Access: | http://ejournal.uki.ac.id/index.php/japs/article/view/668/563 |
| Summary: | Along with economic development of a country, the sphere of the national interests are automatically cultivates. China, with the rapid economy development, has been undergoing military modernization in order to protect their national interests better. Indo-Pacific region as one of the most crucial region in the world, dynamically, has been evolved into major powers countries’ favorite region particularly the maritime sector. Australia, which located inside the Indo-Pacific region as well as the one that puts most of the national interests in the region, has been aware that China’s military modernization can not be fully perceived as “peaceful rise” due to uncertain future circumstances. The purpose of this research is to examine the maritime defense strategy response of Australia regarding China’s military modernization in Indo-Pacific region. This research provides further explanation regarding Australia’s standpoint in Indo-Pacific region, China’s military modernization and the sphere of influence in Indo-Pacific, and most importantly—the analysis of Australia’s implementation of the maritime defense strategy in responding China’s military modernization in the region |
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| ISSN: | 2580-6378 2580-7048 |