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Australia plays a crucial role in fostering civil-military collaboration (CIMIC) in Southeast Asia, enhancing national responses to humanitarian and security issues, and promoting an open and stable region

Summary

  1. CIMIC can contribute to regional stability 
  2. Australia should focus on strengthening CIMIC capability both domestically and within the region 
  3. CIMIC is crucial for complex emergencies, including climate-induced disasters 
READ: How Australia Can Be a Catalyst for Civil-Military Cooperation in Southeast Asia

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