Geography, power, strategy & defence policy : : essays in honour of Paul Dibb / / editors, Desmond Ball, Sheryn Lee.

Paul Dibb AM has had an extraordinary career. He enjoys an international scholarly reputation of the highest order, while at the same time he has done much distinguished public service. He was a pioneer in moving back and forth between posts in government departments, notably the Department of Defen...

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Place / Publishing House:Acton, Australia : : Australian National University Press,, [2016]
©2016
Year of Publication:2016
Language:English
Physical Description:1 online resource (250 pages) :; maps
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Table of Contents:
  • Introduction / Desmond Ball and Sheryn Lee Introducing Paul Dibb (1): Britain's Loss, Australia's Gain / Allan Hawke Introducing Paul Dibb (2): An Enriching Experience / Chris Barrie Getting to Know Paul Dibb: An Overview of an Extraordinary Career / Desmond Ball Scholar, Spy, Passionate Realist / Geoffrey Barker The Power of Geography / Peter J. Rimmer and R. Gerard Ward The Importance of Geography / Robert Ayson Paul Dibb's Impact on Australian Defence Policy / Ambassador Kim Beazley / Concepts for Defence Planning / Kim Beazley The Politics and Practicalities of Designing Australia's Force Structure / Peter Jennings The 'Priceless' Alliance: Paul Dibb and ANZUS / Benjamin Schreer 'Weak and Mighty': Unravelling the Enigma of Soviet Power / Hugh White Paul Dibb and the Asian Balance of Power / Brendan Taylor Hard Power and Regional Diplomacy : the Dibb Legacy / Raoul Heinrichs and William T. Tow Appendix : Paul's Publications