Comparative defence planning : lessons for New Zealand : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts (Defence and Strategic Studies) at Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand

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dc.contributor.authorDavie, Malcolm
dc.date.accessioned2014-08-14T03:35:12Z
dc.date.available2014-08-14T03:35:12Z
dc.date.issued2013
dc.description.abstractThe intent of this thesis is to identify ways in which defence planning can be improved in New Zealand. In order to do so, research examines practical examples of Capability Based Planning (CBP) amongst members of the Technical Co-operation Program (TTCP) - New Zealand, Australia, Canada, United Kingdom and United States. This approach has also been applied to defence planning processes in Singapore and Finland. As part of this, the TTCP’s CBP model provides an essential comparative template and in doing so, the methodology employed is essentially that of a comparative case study. This thesis has identified a number of positives and negatives amongst the research group. However, four particularly important findings have emerged. Firstly, New Zealand must find ways to better integrate technological change into capability decision making processes and across the capability life cycle. Secondly, external expertise is now widely employed by defence policy makers and this should be integrated into defence planning structures in this country. Thirdly, quantitative approaches to defence capability development offer significant potential and are well developed in partner states. This may provide a means by which to extend New Zealand’s own capabilities in this regard. Lastly, examples of defence planning in Singapore and Finland suggest that a hybrid model based on CBP but adapted to the realities of a state’s unique strategic culture, can work in a practical context. This flexibility of use means CBP continues to offer significant utility to defence planners in New Zealand as well as an evolutionary foundation upon which to base future defence capability development.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10179/5604
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherMassey Universityen_US
dc.rightsThe Authoren_US
dc.subjectMilitary planningen_US
dc.subjectNew Zealanden_US
dc.subjectAustraliaen_US
dc.subjectCanadaen_US
dc.subjectUnited Kingdomen_US
dc.subjectUnited Statesen_US
dc.subjectSingaporeen_US
dc.subjectFinlanden_US
dc.subjectMilitary policyen_US
dc.subjectDefencesen_US
dc.subjectResearch Subject Categories::SOCIAL SCIENCES::Other social sciences::Military intelligence and security serviceen_US
dc.titleComparative defence planning : lessons for New Zealand : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts (Defence and Strategic Studies) at Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealanden_US
dc.typeThesisen_US
massey.contributor.authorDavie, Malcolmen_US
thesis.degree.disciplineDefence and Strategic Studiesen_US
thesis.degree.grantorMassey Universityen_US
thesis.degree.levelMastersen_US
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Arts (M.A.)en_US
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