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Kokoda Trilogy Proceedings:
Tackling Security Challenges in the South Asian Crescent
Author: Gary Waters
Volume 6, Number 1 (Autumn 2010), pp. 121-132.
Abstract
Each year, the Kokoda Foundation invites security experts from the United States and Australia to investigate shared security challenges. The 2009 ‘Kokoda Dialogue’ explored the issues and options for future strategies in the South Asian Crescent, especially the nuclear program of Iran, the war against the Taliban and al Qa'ida in Afghanistan and Pakistan, and maritime security in the Indian Ocean. The Dialogue considered a strengthened sanctions regime against Iran coupled with stronger international support the best course of action towards a resolution of the nuclear issue, but noted that time was running short given Iran’s advances. In Afghanistan, coalition strategy should focus on population-centric counter insurgency, including the capacity building of national institutions, but success will not come quickly. In the Indian Ocean, the United States and Australia should work towards establishing a regional security architecture that is able to address the key security challenges of the Indian Ocean.
About the Author
Dr Gary Waters is currently Head of Strategy for Jacobs Australia. He also consults in the areas of strategy, capability development, risk management, preparedness and logistics. Gary served for thirty-three years in the Royal Australian Air Force (retiring as an Air Commodore) and for four years as an SES officer in the Australian Public Service. He has written twelve books on doctrine, strategy and historical aspects associated with the use of military force. Gary gained his doctorate in political science and international relations from the Australian National University in 2008. Gary.Waters@jacobs.com.au.
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