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The objective of this thesis is to identify and define the operational code of Hua Guofeng. Insight into his estimates of situations and a greater understanding of the norms, standards and guidelines which influence his choice of strategy and tactics is gained. Findings: (1) Hua views the international system as conflictual and protracted. Superpower negemony is the primary source of this conflict. Third World unity is required to create world peace. (2) Hua views conflict as zero-sum in nature yet, believes it is necessary for the realization of goals. (3) Hua is highly optimistic and is certain that time is China's ally. (4) Hua believes in the predictability and irresistibility of historical development. The role of a leader is to actively guide history in a direction favorable to his people. (5) A highly structured framework is a prerequisite for establishing and achieving goals. (6) Hua advocates thorough preparation prior to any undertaking. (7) Goals are pursued incrementally according to plan. Hua possesses a keen understanding of the nature of power and refrains from acting without adequate strength. (8) Hua's operational code has been consistent over time. http://archive.org/details/theoperationalco1094527184 Lieutenant, United States Navy Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.

The thesis traces Australian defence policy from World War I - when Great Britain protected its Commonwealth - through World War II - when the United States assumed Britain's former role - to the Nineteen Eighties, wherein the consistent Australian desire and need for 'a great and good friend' remains the keystone of defence policy. While the Labor and Liberal Party governments may view differently national security policy and concomitant foreign policy, they agree that an alliance system (ANZAM, ANZUS) with a great and powerful ally is the only logical and utterly necessary way to secure Australian national security. http://archive.org/details/australiandefens00astl Captain, United States Air Force Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.

This research provides an analysis of the current security threat to Norway posed by increased Soviet pressures on the northern flank of NATO and Norwegian reactions to Soviet pressure. Nordic regional security is discussed in order to determine the background of Norwegian NATO membership, Nordic unity and the importance of the northern flank. As Soviet pressures have increased in Norwegian territorial waters and airspace, on the Svalbard archipelago, and in the Barents and Norwegian seas, Norwegian support of NATO has been questioned, particularly regarding political trends in Norway in the early 1970' s and Norwegian policies concerning NATO. The results of the research determine that Soviet pressure has been counterproductive. Norwegian support for NATO has increased as a result of pressure. Other Norwegian national issues are not directly related to support for NATO, but are a result of regional unity and national interests. http://archive.org/details/sovietnorwegirel1094518870 Captain, United States Army Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.