The Koala between the Dragon and the Eagle

... East Timor Australia’s military-political language saw the development of the term “ arc of instability ”. Weak and failed states in the region are a breeding ground for international terrorism, extremism, piracy and other threats to Australia’s national security. Although in recent years the arc of instability concept has been criticized by security optimists, Australia’s military-political strategists prefer not to underestimate the challenges. Australia is doing its best to exercise ...