![]() ![]() In this new era, the Australian Army has struggled to explain to the public its role and relevance in modern warfare. While the likelihood of an actual war is still remote, Beijing’s actions – which include militarising disputed features of the South China Sea and increasing military pressure on Taiwan – have made the prospect of a conflict more likely, especially with the US intent on remaining a major power in Asia. More recently, the army has played a key role in Afghanistan and Iraq, as well as in peacekeeping and stabilisation missions in Bougainville, East Timor and the Solomon Islands.īut with China’s enormous military build-up, there is growing concern that Australia needs to prepare for a war with a major power. Historically, our notion of war has been largely informed by the two world wars, when Australia’s significant contributions involved heavy losses – young men who were willing to put their lives on the line from the bloody catastrophe of Gallipoli to the desperation of Kokoda. Normal text size Larger text size Very large text sizeĪustralia’s military identity is inexorably linked to the army.
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