The Howard defence doctrine

Article Abstract:

This article describes Australian Prime Minister John Howard's enunciation of the Howard Doctrine, a new Australian foreign and defense policy in response to the crisis in East Timor. Relevant details include the doctrine's conception of Australia as a regional peacekeeper with a willingness to risk a downturn in relations with Indonesia and other regional authoritarian regimes if necessary.

International relations, Military policy, Defense spending, Timorese foreign relations

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When wary meets wily

Article Abstract:

The reception of the Indonesian president, President Wahid, by John Howard in April 2001 is discussed. The state of relations between the two countries is examined and the future prospects for political and economic stability in Indonesia are explored.

Political aspects, International economic relations, Wahid, President

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Bad blood

Article Abstract:

Issues are presented concerning the protests in Jakarta, Indonesia, which were organised following anger at the Australian government's support for the Papua pro-independence groups of East Timor.

National liberation movements, Papua Independent Organization (Indonesia)

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