Australian Defence Force Journal, issue no. 192

In this issue of the ADF Journal, Major Michael Thomas's article exploring the debate on the securitisation of climate change was joint winner of the 'best article' prize. His co-winner was Midshipman Nam Nguyen, writing on the complex and vexed issue of disputed claims in the South China Sea. Major Michael Thomas on the topical issue of climate change, is joint winner of the 'best article' prize. His co-winner is Midshipman Nam Nguyen, writing on the complex and vexed issue of disputed claims in the South China Sea.

This issue also features four geo-strategic articles by officers currently attending the Defence and Strategic Studies Course at the Centre for Defence and Strategic Studies at the Australian Defence College. The first, by Colonel Tony Rawlins, examines the challenges of Korean reunification. Group Captain Steve Goodman of the Royal New Zealand Air Force looks at China's growing presence in the South Pacific. Colonel Duncan Hayward addresses responses and opportunities for Australia and Indonesia deriving from the US pivot to the Asia-Pacific, and Brigadier David Wainwright questions Australia's policy framework for its relations with India.

There are four other articles in this issue. Lieutenant Commander Rachel Jones examines the contemporary challenge of piracy. Squadron Leader Hyder Gulam provides an interesting article on Islamic law in relation to military service in Australia. Petty Officer Trish Dollisson writes on bullying in the workforce. And, Dr Clint Arizmendi questions the value of the external review process into cultural change within the ADF.

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