The Art of Crisis Management: Howard Government Experience, 1996 2007

Like all political leaders, John Howard faced both acclaim and criticism (more the latter) in his handling of events. This book offers a balanced exploration, shedding light on the successes and failures, the calculated risks, the unexpected challenges, and the lessons learned that continue to influence Australian political discourse.In The Art of Crisis Management, Richard Alston, Mal Brough, Shaun Carney, Peter Collignon, Zareh Ghazarian, Peter Jennings, Paul Kelly, David Kilcullen, Pene Mathew, David Marshall, Stephen Martin, Fiona Wade, James Walters and others chronicle the strategic decisions, policy shifts, and political manoeuvrings that defined the Howard Government's approach to crisis management.For scholars, policymakers, and curious readers alike, this book offers a front-row seat to the complex interplay of politics, public sentiment, and global events that shaped Australia at the turn of the millennium.