The Long Road: Australia's train, advise and assist missions

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Helping neighbours and partners stabilise their political systems and work towards peace and security is a core activity for the modern Australian Defence Force.

The Long Roadanalyses the successes and failures of ADF's 'train, advise, assist' missions in Iraq, Afghanistan, Papua New Guinea, Bougainville, the Solomon Islands, South Vietnam and Uganda. With a diverse array of contributions from media commentators Chris Masters and Ian McPhedran, politicians Kevin Andrews and David Feeney, academics, aid workers and military personnel,The Long Roadanalyses Australia's efforts to help its neighbours and partners avoid armed conflict.

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Tom Frame was a naval officer for 15 years before being ordained to the Anglican ministry. He served as Bishop to the Australian Defence Force from 2001-2007 and is the author/editor of 28 books on a range of topics including the ethics of armed conflict. He is a regular media commentator on naval, religious and ethical affairs.