Outlook 03
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New Zealand and East Asia's Security Future
Author: Robert Ayson, Director of Studies, Graduate Studies in Strategy and Defence; Senior Fellow, Research School of Pacific and Asian Studies, Australia National University
Abstract: As the regional balance in Asia adjusts and as new institutional frameworks and relationships come into play, it is imperative to consider the future of Wellington’s security engagement with East Asia. This report explores the place of East Asia in the evolution of New Zealand’s security and defence policies over the past 15 years, with a particular focus on current settings. It goes on to identify a sensible and sustainable approach for New Zealand that reflects this country’s strong interests in a secure East Asia. The report concludes with a series of recommendations for New Zealand’s policy-making community to consider.
