PENGEMBANGAN KAPASITAS MILITER AUSTRALIA DALAM MENGHADAPI TANTANGAN KEAMANAN CHINA TAHUN 2022 - 2024


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  • Alex Siswoyo Universitas Jenderal Achmad Yani
Keywords: Military Capacity Building, Australia, China, Neorealism, Balance of Power, Securitization, Indo-Pacific.

Abstract

The development of Australia's military capacity in the face of security challenges posed by the rise of China between 2022 and 2024 is a major focus in the country's defense policy. In the face of potential threats from China, Australia applies an approach that combines neorealism theory and the concept of balance of power to strengthen its defense capacity. This research aims to understand the relationship between international relations theory, defense policy, and military strengthening practices amidst growing geopolitical tensions. Neorealism, with its focus on an international system based on anarchy and power competition, views strengthening military capabilities as a strategic step to counterbalance China's rise as the dominant power in the Indo-Pacific region. Within the balance of power framework, Australia seeks to strengthen alliances with major countries such as the United States and the United Kingdom through the AUKUS and Quad alliances, as well as strengthen its dissuasive capabilities through increasing the defense budget and developing advanced defense equipment such as nuclear-powered submarines. On the other hand, the securitization process is applied to position the threat from China as an issue that requires extraordinary action, which is reflected in aggressive defense policies and strengthening military capacity. This thesis analyzes how Australia responds to the dynamics of power changes in the region and develops defense strategies to anticipate threats from China.


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Published
2025-10-03
How to Cite
Siswoyo, A. (2025). PENGEMBANGAN KAPASITAS MILITER AUSTRALIA DALAM MENGHADAPI TANTANGAN KEAMANAN CHINA TAHUN 2022 - 2024, 2(1), 480-494. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.36859/dgsj.v2i2.4618

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