Is that true ? increase defense spending
 

Employees of the Australian Strategic Policy Institute asked the authorities to . They fear the rapid growth of Asian countries, and even though Australia is now friendly with them, it is time to think about defense. What is happening in the world, if one of the most non-conflict countries in the Southern Hemisphere is preparing for war?

Not that long ago, Australian strategists announced the results of the studies of Asian region. Why would they care about Asia it would seem? The experts were afraid of the conclusions they made, and now suggest that the authorities reconsider the policy of financing the armed forces.

http://english.pravda.ru/world/austr...tralia_asia-0/

Well, you could rely on Pravda or you could download and read the original here: http://www.aspi.org.au/publications/...343&pubtype=-1

Part of our secret plan to invade and conquer Papua New Guinea. We should never have let the Russians bully us into giving them independence. Now that Russia no longer matters in world affairs it's time to start the planning for taking it back.

And after all that trouble with the Germans to get it in the first place...

Reminds me of the latest Joke:

Angela Merkel Leader of Germany arrives at Passport Control at the Paris airport.

"Nationality?" asks the immigration officer.

"German," she replies.

"Occupation?"

"Not this time, just here for a few days."

Boom, boom....

"Don't mention the war!" http://www.discussworldissues.com/fo...ies/tongue.png

I found the paper interesting. I disagree with the concept that we'll get warning time; history has shown that we always ignore the warning signs or fail to get them. I did very much like this phrase, very sound thinking:

"We should strive for a better Asia and prepare for the worst"

From the link by Helix:

"This report argues that we need to bring some moderation back to that debate"

Whatever that means!