The Australian Strategic Perspective And War Experience In Afghanistan

India and Australia have traditionally very friendly ties encompassing a host of positive factors. Defence cooperation has increased in recent years including the Memorandum of Understanding on Defence Cooperation 2006 and the Joint Declaration on Security Cooperation issued by Prime Ministers Dr Manmohan Singh and Mr Kevin Rudd in 2009. The Australian Defence Minister visited India for a defence dialogue. Adherence to democratic principles is shared by both countries. 

Maj Gen Stuart Smith, Commander 1st Division Australian Army gave a talk on “The Australian Strategic Perspective and War Experience in Afghanistan” at Taber Hall, Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi, on 9 September 2013. The talk was attended by faculty from CLAWS and members of the armed forces.