An Anarchist Defence Policy

From red and black notes by Tommy Lawson, April 18, 2025

The Australian Greens have recently announced their first military budget. This represented a shift in party policy with the upcoming election, attempting to be seen as a ‘serious player’ in Australian politics. As the Greens embrace political realism and continue to shift to the right, the socialist left in Australia must articulate a response that addresses the political questions this poses. That is, how to understand and relate to the military and the concept of national defence in capitalist states themselves.

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