John Blaxland
Biographic Data
| ID | 4010046 |
|---|---|
| NAME | John Blaxland |
| GIVEN NAMES | John |
| FAMILY NAME | Blaxland |
| SIGNATURE | BLAXLAND J |
| AFFILIATIONS | Australian National University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-1223-7748 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 7 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 6 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 1 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2006 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Challenging the Kremlin’s hyperreality construct
This article critically examines the Kremlin’s calculated deployment of hyperreality–manifested through maskirovka–as a linchpin in its geopolitical playbook. By leveraging propaganda and deception, Russia creates a dichotomy between perceived strength and concealed fragility, manipulating both domestic and international audiences. Drawing parallels between Soviet-era disinformation tactics and present-day campaigns, the piece reveals a continuum…
Craig stockings’ fiery official history of the East Timor crisis
This is a review of Professor Craig Stockings' fiery official history of the East Timor crisis and the Australian led intervention. It spans the diplomatic, historical, cultural, geographic and political background to the Indonesian occupation in 1975, the 1999 ballot and the part played by the UN Assistance Mission East Timor (UNAMET) as well as the subsequent Australian led intervention in September 1999. This no-punches-pulled account exposes …
Spies and Sparrows
Spies and Sparrows: ASIO and the Cold War." Australian Historical Studies, 54(3), pp. 582–583
Fear, honour and interests
Australia's political leaders struggle to look beyond the tyranny of the urgent to manage the longer term issues.But some visionary leadership is needed.Great power contestation is in full swing and likely will present flash points, while regional governance challenges and environmental concerns will compete for attention.War is not likely, at least not yet; and talk of a Cold War is overly binary and reductionist.But a three-way overlap is at wo…
In from the Cold
Open hostilities in the Korean War ended on the 27th of July 1953. The armistice that was signed at that time remains the poignant symbol of an incomplete conclusion - of a war that retains a distinct possibility of resuming at short notice. So what did Australia contribute to the Korean War from June 1950 to July 1953? What were the Australians doing there? How significant
Khaki Capital
Although Southeast Asia has seen the emergence of civilian rule, the military continues to receive a large chunk of the national budget and, with significant assets and economic activities, often p
Strategic Cousins
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Strategic Cousins
Khaki Capital
Although Southeast Asia has seen the emergence of civilian rule, the military continues to receive a large chunk of the national budget and, with significant assets and economic activities, often p
In from the Cold
Open hostilities in the Korean War ended on the 27th of July 1953. The armistice that was signed at that time remains the poignant symbol of an incomplete conclusion - of a war that retains a distinct possibility of resuming at short notice. So what did Australia contribute to the Korean War from June 1950 to July 1953? What were the Australians doing there? How significant
Fear, honour and interests
Australia's political leaders struggle to look beyond the tyranny of the urgent to manage the longer term issues.But some visionary leadership is needed.Great power contestation is in full swing and likely will present flash points, while regional governance challenges and environmental concerns will compete for attention.War is not likely, at least not yet; and talk of a Cold War is overly binary and reductionist.But a three-way overlap is at wo…
Craig stockings’ fiery official history of the East Timor crisis
This is a review of Professor Craig Stockings' fiery official history of the East Timor crisis and the Australian led intervention. It spans the diplomatic, historical, cultural, geographic and political background to the Indonesian occupation in 1975, the 1999 ballot and the part played by the UN Assistance Mission East Timor (UNAMET) as well as the subsequent Australian led intervention in September 1999. This no-punches-pulled account exposes …
Spies and Sparrows
Spies and Sparrows: ASIO and the Cold War." Australian Historical Studies, 54(3), pp. 582–583
Challenging the Kremlin’s hyperreality construct
This article critically examines the Kremlin’s calculated deployment of hyperreality–manifested through maskirovka–as a linchpin in its geopolitical playbook. By leveraging propaganda and deception, Russia creates a dichotomy between perceived strength and concealed fragility, manipulating both domestic and international audiences. Drawing parallels between Soviet-era disinformation tactics and present-day campaigns, the piece reveals a continuum…
Political science (7 works) · History (5 works) · Law (4 works) · Ancient history (3 works) · History (3 works) · Archaeology (2 works) · Australian History and Society (2 works) · Cold war (2 works) · Economic history (2 works) · Geography (2 works)