What does the Update say about our continued ADF operations in Afghanistan and Iraq ?
It is fundamentally in Australia ‘s national interest to contribute to stability in the wider Middle East region. The Defence Update provides an overview of Australia ‘s operational commitment in the theatre; more importantly, it sets out the strategic rationale for our involvement. We expect Australia ‘s strategic involvement in the Middle East to continue. Whether this will be through continued troop deployments or by other means depends on the circumstances, threats and opportunities, and how we can work best with our allies and partners.
