To the memory of John Iremonger,
who first thought of this book.

First published in 2005

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Firth, Stewart, 1944–.

Australia in international politics: an introduction to
Australian foreign policy.
2nd ed.

Bibliography.
Includes index.
ISBN 1-74114-346 2.

1. Security, International. 2. Australia-Foreign
relations-21st century. 3. Australia-Economic policy21st
century. 4. Australia-Politics and government21st
century. I. Title

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