TY  - Report

AU  - Rory Medcalf



PY  - 2012
T1  - Pivoting the map: Australia's Indo-Pacific system
PB  - Strategic and Defence Studies Centre


DO  - https://doi.org/APO-32303
UR  - https://apo.org.au/node/32303

AB  - This paper argues that the concept of an 'Indo-Pacific' best captures the strategic environment Australia finds itself in. 

This concept better recognises the major economic, security and identity challenges faced by Australia. It also places Australia in a prime position to involve itself in the development of the region. Finally, Medcalf explores the surprisingly longstanding history of the concept, and highlights its policy relevance for Australia.
Policy recommendation:
ER  -