Paul Dibb | |
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 Professor Paul Dibb on Aug 3, 2022. Conference "Why did Russia attack Ukraine and what are its geopolitical implications?", at the Australian National University.[1] | |
| Director of the Strategic and Defence Studies Centre | |
| In office 1991–2003 | |
| Preceded by | Desmond Ball |
| Succeeded by | Hugh White |
| Deputy Secretary for Strategy and Intelligence | |
| In office 1988–1991 | |
| Preceded by | J. M. Moten |
| Succeeded by | Allan Hawke |
| Director of the Joint Intelligence Organisation | |
| In office 1986–1988 | |
| Preceded by | G. R. Marshall |
| Succeeded by | Major General John Baker |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 3 October 1939 Fryston, West Yorkshire, England |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Spouse | Rhondda Nicholas |
| Residence(s) | Canberra, Australia |
| Alma mater | University of Nottingham Australian National University |
| Known for | Author of Dibb Report The Soviet Union: The Incomplete Superpower |
Paul Dibb AM (born 3 October 1939) is an English-born Australian schemer, academic and former defence intelligence official. He is currently emeritus professor of strategic studies at the Strategic and Defence Studies Centre that is part of the Australian National University.[2][3]
He was the head of the National Assessments Staff (the predecessor to the Office of National Assessments) from 1974 to 1978, the director of the Joint Intelligence Organisation (the predecessor to the Defence Intelligence Organisation) from 1986 to 1988, and the head of the Defence Strategy and Intelligence Group with the rank of Deputy Secretary in the Department of Defence from 1988 to 1991.[4] Dibb is also known for his contribution to Australian defence strategy through writing the 1986 Review of Australia’s defence capabilities, known as the Dibb Report,[5] and being the primary author of the 1987 Defence White Paper.[6] From 1965 to 1984, Dibb worked for the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation, tasked with gaining intelligence and recruiting KGB and GRU agents in Canberra.[7]
- ^ "Why did Russia attack Ukraine and what are its geopolitical implications?". YouTube.
- ^ "Emeritus Professor Paul Dibb". researchers.anu.edu.au. Australian National University. Retrieved 9 January 2017.
- ^ "Paul Dibb – Strategic & Defence Studies Centre – ANU". sdsc.bellschool.anu.edu.au. Australian National University. 8 April 2013. Retrieved 9 January 2017.
- ^ Dobell, Graeme (25 July 2016). "Oz strategists: Paul Dibb | The Strategist". The Strategist. Archived from the original on 7 January 2017. Retrieved 9 January 2017.
- ^ Dibb 1986b.
- ^ Dennis 2008, pp. 185–186, 516.
- ^ The Australian ASIO suspected defence expert was KGB double agent