Military alliances

US military presence, cluster bombs, and uranium sales: MAPW members speak out

Updated 23 November: President Obama's Australian visit has sparked announcements of an expanded US military presence in Australia -raising the possibility of storage of banned cluster bombs - while the PM has made clear her intention to change policy on uranium sales to India. Our members have spoken on radio, and once again written numerous letters to the media.

Rally against US bases in NT

Event Date: 
Thu, 17/11/2011 - 12:00 - 14:00
Location: 
Darwin

Darwin Residents Against War (DRAW) invite past members, friends and supporters to join them on the occasion of president Obama's local visit to demonstrate opposition to mooted announcements of increased US troop activities in the Top End and more movements of nuclear warships in Darwin Harbour.

Wikileaks: Deception over missile defence - Letter to Canberra Times

THURSDAY 10 FEBRUARY 2011: MAPW's Immediate Past President Dr Sue Wareham OAM, had this letter published in today's Canberra Times:

What has Wikileaks revealed? MAPW report, January 2011.

This MAPW report gives a brief overview of some of the the thousands of revelations already published by Wikileaks.

What has Wikileaks revealed? New MAPW report

This MAPW report focuses on Wikileaks revelations about Australia, and on issues of particular interest to our members.

West Papua: MAPW calls for inquiry into Australia's military support for Indonesia

MEDIA RELEASE, 25 OCTOBER 2010: Following media reports alleging human rights abuses committed by the Indonesian Security Forces, MAPW urges the Australian Government to hold an inquiry into how our military support for the Indonesian security forces is being used by the Indonesian military.

Media Release: MAPW calls on Australian Government to raise West Papua human rights with Indonesia - October 2010

Following media reports alleging human rights abuses committed by the Indonesian Security Forces, MAPW has urged the Australian Government to hold an inquiry into how our military support for the Indonesian security forces is being used by the Indonesian military. Video footage appears to show the Indonesian security forces torturing Papuans in West Papua’s Puncak Jaya region.

Vision 2030: An alternative approach to Australia's security. Buy now!

Print or read Vision 2030 online by downloading itWe can also mail you a copy.

Vision 2030 : an alternative approach to Australian security. MAPW 2010

Vision 2030: An Alternative Approach to Australian Security.Foreword by the Rt Hon Malcolm Fraser. MAPW 2010 publication which examines the 2009 defence white paper “Defending Australia in the Asia Pacific Century: Force 2030”, and calls for debate on Australia’s military expenditure and policies.

MAPW Media release: Launch of "Vision 2030". May 2010

Media release with details of launch of MAPW's Vision 2030; on Monday 24 May 2010: a new publication discussing Australia's defence strategies and spending

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