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1 online resource |
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polychrome |
| Summary |
Right up until 1973, Australia made serious efforts to acquire nuclear weapon and the bomb, but it gave up these attempts once the Asia-Pacific became more stable. We are once again at a critical juncture in the Asia-Pacific, with major powers once again jockeying for power. Nuclear strategy, extended deterrence, and proliferation have risen to the top of the policy agenda in the region, generating sharp debate even in Australia. The historical origins of the Asian nuclear landscape have profound consequences for contemporary policy regarding the causes and consequences of US extended deterrence and proliferation by allies. Based on new archival material from the Australian National Archives and interviews with former and current senior defense officials. |
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1. Introduction: Australia and Nuclear Strategy -- 2. Almost Oblivious to END, 1945-1957 -- 3. An Emerging Appreciation of END, 1957-1968 -- 4. 'Acceptance' of U.S. END, 1968-1973 -- 5. 'Reliance' on U.S. END, 1973-1990 -- 6. After the Cold War: END Thinking Remains Unchanged, 1990-Present -- 7. Conclusions: Conceptual Themes -- 8. Strategic and Policy Implications for the Future. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Language |
English. |
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Nuclear weapons -- Australia.
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Nuclear weapons. |
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Australia. |
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Deterrence (Strategy)
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Deterrence (Strategy) |
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Australia -- Military policy.
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Military policy. |
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Australia -- Foreign relations.
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International relations. |
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Australia -- Politics and government.
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International relations -- Australasia. |
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Nuclear weapons -- Australasia. |
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HISTORY -- Military -- Other. |
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Politics and government. |
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Military Science. |
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Diplomatic relations. |
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International relations -- Australasia. |
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Nuclear weapons -- Australasia. |
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Politics and Government. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Leah, Christine M. Australia and the bomb 9781137477385 (DLC) 2014023289 (OCoLC)886489624 |
| ISBN |
9781137477392 (electronic book) |
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1137477393 (electronic book) |
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9781349502134 |
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1349502138 |
| Standard No. |
10.1057/9781137477392 |
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