总结: | Australiaâ��s defence between 1979-2000 had passed various changes and
dynamics within �self Reliance� framework. The dynamics which were
happened within this period is an Australian attempt to adaptation with all
situations Australia had to deal with . Therat and situation change emerged
within Australia surrounding region had become as a major concern for
Australia�s defence. Defence is one of important aspect for Australia survival,
as �white� and �west� country surrounding by Asian and Pacific nation .
Before �self reliance� was introduced in 1979, Australia�s defence policy in
concerned to seeking commitment of friendly power and shaping regional
security environment to provide security for Australia Nation. But after they
changed defence doctrine to �self reliance�, Australia should provide their own
security, with their own resources. And for 25 years (1979-2000), Australia
struggled for self reliance.
Keyword: Australia, self-reliance, threat, communism, regional security,
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