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It is quite obvious, tho it requires critical analysis in eloquent prose by Canberra to emphasize the so called 'Chinese threat' to regional stability; a means of projection to divert the direct measure and point of interest and catalyst for Canberra's recent defense development. To understand...

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If you have access, recommend you read this. Quite an interesting read. :) An Error Occurred Setting Your User Cookie

Absolutely, in fact, Australia's position is clearly centered on strategic ambiguity: support opposition to Jakarta's central administration. ------ please refer: --------- How to Eliminate the Military Threat from Indonesia How to Eliminate the Military Threat from Indonesia, by Brian Martin

Sharp! It is evidently clear who and what are perceived threat(s) to Australia. -------------------- Social defence and the Indonesian military threat Australian military planners do not see Indonesia as a major military threat. They have assessed that the Indonesian military does not...

Hahaha,,,, whoopsidaisy!

Corvettes = 500-2500 tonnes Frigates = 2500-5000 tonnes Light destroyers = 5000-7500 tonnes Worldwide Frigates and Corvettes Yes, it is a frigate, tho it can be also classified as 'heavy' frigate.

Japanese Parliament is in itself a whole different animal to be understood, my friend. You have all kinds of thinkers there, but , we can say that in general consensus and in just the types of debates held there real-term, there is a growing , growing reluctance for Japanese politicians to...

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If the DPJ can form a unity alliance with JIP before and ahead of the Upper House elections, then , she can easily coax minority parties whom are allied with LDP majority. She can eat away at LDP's base, and force the LDP by reducing the LDP's goal of having a 2/3rds majority vote needed to...

In the end, publications of Japan's supposed 'increase' in defense spending is all relative. It refers to expenditure in Yen, which, im sure as you and i can agree to this, has devalued recently. Budget spending in 2012 was at $59 Billion per year, currently in 2016 it is at 5.015 trillion yen...

Good to know.

I think Trump need not necessarily be a bad pick. The man is a businessman. He is able to think beyond politics, and that he is considerant of cooperation with Russia, means, a window of opportunity. :) I like Sanders' ideology. His democratic socialism is applaudable ! But i doubt he can...

There is a special relationship between Hatoyama and Okada, even now.

You need to also know the power relations in DPJ , bro. Back in 2009 when Hatoyama ran for PM, he had challenged Okada Katsuya, now current head of DPJ, and won. Hatoyama selected Okada to be the Foreign Minister, and under his tenure , Okada was chief architect in the negotiation of the...

He is active in DPJ forums, still. And his support is very high. There are calls for him to return to public office.

That China is Australia's largest trade partner is naught to be ignored as well. Australia would better keep to its own domestic issues and focus on peace security initiatives say in Afghanistan where it has exerted itself too eagerly. I suppose a trade-based approach in foreign policy is more...

There are heavy political developments in Japan, particularly in the opposition parties, that is in turn forcing to turn Abe's hand. Else he will fail in his promise in his mandate as Prime Minister. This will further cause division in the LDP-held alliance unity , and will be utilized by the...

The point is that Japan is gradually, incrementally, becoming more self sufficient and independent in terms of self defense mandates. There is a gradual trimming of reliance on American power systems. :) Your writing style is very familiar. Hehe, reminds me of someone, ah, o well, lol. On...