“An Analysis of Australian Defense Policy from 1901 to Present,” written by Major Jeremy P. Brown, U.S. Army, is the latest addition to the Security Nexus series by the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies. Abstract: Scholars generally consider there to be three main eras in Australian Defense Policy: The Imperial Defense era (1901-1945), Forward Defense era (1950-1975) and Defense of Australia era (1975-1997).  These eras are informed by world events, leaders and outside powers that influence defense policy on the continent.  This analytical analysis examines each major conceptual approach and themes defining defense policy throughout Australia’s history.  Additionally, [...]