Introduction In recent years, as the impact of globalisation is becoming known, cosmopolitan theorists have argued that the era of nation-states is over, that national-level governance is ineffective and states have lost some of their – never total – monopoly over the means of violence. Furthermore, transnational structures undermine the economic and political power of [...]
Ministerial Summary Australia’s alliance with the United States, expressed in the Australia-New Zealand-US (ANZUS) Treaty signed in 1951, does not specify a particular threat or circumstance under which Australia would be required to send forces to support the US in combat. Two important elements would shape the decision to contribute militarily to US-led operations: 1/ [...]
The joint declaration on security signed by Japan and Australia in March has led many to wonder about the possibilities that it might develop into a formal security arrangement. This would entail a mutual obligation to come to the other’s aid in the event of an attack on either party. However, a formal security alliance [...]