BLUF

The treaty aims for a long-term investment in PNG’s stability, which supports Australia’s own security. Strengthening the PNGDF helps PNG’s resilience and internal security pressures. The alternative could be far costlier for PNG and Australia.

Learning Outcomes

  • Strategic Awareness:  Highlights how investing in PNG’s stability reduces risks that could otherwise demand far costlier interventions in the region.
  • Military Management: Explains the role of embedded advisers and long-term cooperation in building the PNGDF’s ability to manage domestic and regional challenges.
READ: Australia–PNG treaty: thinking beyond China and investing in a growing nation.

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