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Asia's amphibious capability assessed

Article Abstract:

Most Asian countries have put the economic difficulties of the late 1990s behind them and are focusing more spending on the military, including amphibious forces. Such forces in Japan, China, Taiwan, North and South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, India, Singapore, and Thailand are discussed.

Finance, Armed Forces, Defense spending, Amphibious assault ships

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Asia: grasping information warfare?

Article Abstract:

The information age has brought commercial opportunities to Asia, but apparently many Asian countries have failed to develop protection from the increasing threat of electronic warfare. Specific countries, and their information technology, are discussed.

Cover Story, Information technology, Military aspects, Information systems

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Jakarta raises stakes in West Papua

Article Abstract:

Separatist sentiments continue to run high in the Indonesian province of West Papua, formerly called Irian Jaya. The government is expected to resist an separatist movement, by military force, if necessary.

Indonesia, Political aspects, National liberation movements, Irian Jaya, Indonesia

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