This book is unique in that it is the first multidisciplinary
attempt to critically evaluate the oft-quoted arc of instability
both conceptually and in terms of a series of themes and case
studies from regional experts. It is of particular interest to
specialists in foreign affairs, international relations and
political geography, especially in Southeast Asia and Australia and
the Southwest Pacific.
The aim of this book is to describe, discuss and evaluate the
causes and likely implications of the contested notion of an
emergent arc of instability for Australia and its region. The
increasing importance of non-traditional security threats since the
end of the Cold War has engendered a regional geopolitical
transformation in the character of Australiaa (TM)s region of
primary strategic interest to one of perceived instability on the
part of the Australian government. Since the nature of the main
security threats has shifted away from traditional state-based to
non-state-based threats, this has some fundamental implications
both for regional relations and for the structure and conduct of
Australian regional security policy.
All of the states and territories considered in the book have
several things in common. Most are post-colonial states or state
territories whose histories and social, economic and political
structures raise concerns about their capacity to effectively deal
with internal conflicts and, in some cases, possible external
hostilities or blandishments. Indeed, some of these states exhibit
a significant degree of ODA dependence, which, in turn, gives
Australia considerable political influence in their affairs.
The book demonstrates that the nature and degree ofinstability,
the way it is locally perceived, the differential relevance of some
of its causes and the capacity of states to manage conflict varies
considerably among the various case studies. It raises a wide range
of issues and questions which are relevant for all regional
policy-makers with an interest in maintaining regional stability.
It offers suggestions for further research on a wide range of
regional issues.
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