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The Australian Defence White Paper
The rise of defence capability of several Asian states and the challenges this poses for Australian defence planners. Andrew Davies discusses the key points of Australia’s Defence White Paper, which was published in early May this year. (June 2009)
By Dr Andrew Davies

Managing Great Expectations: The Future of US Defence Spending
Many analysts have held that despite assurances to the contrary, President Obama will be forced to cut US defence spending. Whether or not this is true in aggregate, cuts to individual programmes will worry contractors. (Apr 2009)
By William Helmken

FUTURE SURFACE COMBATANTS: The French White Paper Goes Navy Blue
The Chief of Staff of the French Navy describes the maritime aspects of the recent White Paper and looks at the need for increasing cooperation between Western navies. (Feb 2009)
By Admiral Pierre-Francois Forissier

Papering Over the Cracks? An Analysis of the New French Defence and National Security White Paper
This article outlines the main areas of the most recent French Defence and National Security White Paper, and provides an analysis of the implications on France's foreign policy aspirations. (July 2008)
By Alastair Cameron
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