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Australia and its allies must learn the Chinese way of war
Beijing's military doctrine is to subvert, exhaust and outlast the enemy. So by preparing for a fast and furious conflict, Washington and Canberra are getting ready to fight the wrong war.
Ross BabbageDefence strategistThe government’s Defence Strategic Update released in July warns the Australian public that there is now a significantly increased risk of major war.
Moreover, it could happen soon. It states: “The prospect of high-intensity conflict in the Indo-Pacific, while still unlikely, is less remote than in the past. Australia can no longer rely on timely warning ahead of conflict occurring.”
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