During a speech at the RAN Sea Power Conference on 8 October 2019, the Minister for Defence advised that Defence was reassessing the strategic foundation of the 2016 Defence White Paper to meet new threats, amid changing relationships between the USA and China, and the rapid development of new military technologies. The Minister also advised that a separate review was being undertaken to assess the ADF's responsiveness to these changing circumstances.

At a time when we are examining our defence planning, acquisition and force structure in light of these shifting circumstances, Peter Jennings, Executive Director of the Australian Strategic Policy Institute will undertake a thought-provoking presentation on the topic “Does Australia need a Plan B for its Defence policy?”

About RUSI NSW

The Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies NSW (the Institute) is an independent, apolitical, not for profit public education association that since 1888, has been promoting debate on and understanding of defence and national security.The Institute’s library – the Ursula Davidson Library, named after its librarian from 1942 to 2005 – has been assessed to be of ‘national significance’ and holds a unique collection of defence and security literature dating from the late 18th century to today.

RUSI Lunchtime Lectures are open to Members, their guests and members of the public. No booking required.

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