AFA4

The fourth issue of Australian Foreign Affairs examines the challenge of defending Australia at a time of regional uncertainty and fast-changing military technology. It explores the nation's main vulnerabilities and the capabilities needed to secure against them, including the consequences of a nuclear arms race in Asia.

Australian Foreign Affairs is a new periodical brought to you by the publishers of Black Inc. and Quarterly Essay. It is published three times a year, in February, July and October. It seeks to explore - and encourage - debate on Australia's place in the world and global outlook.

Essay topics
The next war- How to attack Australia and how to defend it
An army of spies- A probe into Australia's expanding intelligence agencies
Should Australia go nuclear? Preparing for an Asian arms race
Weapons of choice- What does Australia have and what does it need?

And also
Six book reviews
Correspondence on issue 3, including responses from the authors

AND MUCH MORE