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IN AN EARLIER ARTICLE (Quadrant, July-August 2005), I suggested that Australians lacked a genuine strategic view of national security, relying instead upon short-term responses to events over which they had no control. Thus, most politicians, commentators and even professionals currently discuss national security policy in terms of the response to terrorism. The Defence Force is reorganised and equipment purchased for the "war" on terrorism. Even state premiers lay claim to portions of the Defence Force for their defence against terrorism. On the other hand, the true strategists trying to take a long-term view of national security needs are widely criticised for their ...