Australia’s future security: Where the Defence Strategic Review falls short

Summary

KEY POINTS:

1. Defence Strategic Review (DSR) lacks a comprehensive approach to security challenges.
2. An integrated National Security Strategy should address various challenges, including cyber attacks, transnational crime, and climate change.
3. DSR emphasizes US alliance centrality, requiring further public and political debate.
4. Australia's fragmented security strategy leaves gaps in the maritime domain and response to grey-zone threats.
5. Adopting a comprehensive National Security Strategy is essential for a whole-of-government approach.

References

REFERENCES

• National Defence: Defence Strategic Review 2023 COLLECTION | The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
• 'SPACE' (Operating in and use of) 01: COLLECTION | The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
• SUBMARINES & AUKUS—01: COLLECTION | The Runway (airforce.gov.au)

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