Roles of Australia’s defence force regionally and globally:
1. What locations have the Australian defence forces travelled to within the region and to the rest of the world (global)?
Global:
• Afghanistan
• East Timor
• Iraq
• Egypt
Region:
• Australian Waters
• Queensland
2. A. Why have they been required at these locations?
B. What roles do they undertake at these locations?
Afghanistan:
A. Australian troops are in Afghanistan because the US evoked the ANZUS treaty. Although they are also there to ensure Afghanistan does not again become a safe haven from which terrorists can train and plan attacks on Australia and our allies. Eg. …show more content…
What treaties and/or agreements have been reached between Australia and other nations?
ANZUS: stands for Australia, New Zealand, and United States Security treaty. The ANZUS treaty was signed in 1951and binds Australia, New Zealand and the United States to cooperate on defence matters. They must consult on mutual threats and act to meet common dangers. This means never that one nation becomes engaged in a conflict without the support and assistance of the other.
FTA: is the Australian free tree agreement. The purpose of FTA is to increase the efficiency of trade and fairness between countries, eliminate tariffs, and promote economic integration and an expansion of opportunities for citizens of both countries. As of today Australia has free trade agreements with the following countries: New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand, US, Chile, the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Malaysia.
Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia: is a peace treaty which Australia signed in 2005. The purpose of the Treaty is to promote perpetual peace, everlasting amity and cooperation among the people of Southeast Asia which would contribute to their strength, solidarity, and closer …show more content…
Is there a code name for this operation?
Name any NGO that the forces might be working with and what activities might be involved?
What advantages could this operation have for Australia under the following headings:
1. Cultural
2. Economic
3. Geopolitical
What disadvantages could result from this operation?
Name of location Afghanistan
Is this a regional or global involvement Global
Why were the defence forces sent to this place? After the 9-11 bombings, America declared war on Afghanistan and called upon Australia, its allies, for support.
What activities might the forces be required to carry out?
Is there a code name for this operation? Operation SLIPPER
Name any NGO that the forces might be working with and what activities might be involved? Agency Coordinating Body for Afghan Relief (ACBAR). Is a humanitarian organisation and takes part in support the large population of Afghan refugees.
What advantages could this operation have for Australia under the following headings:
1. Cultural
2. Economic
3. Geopolitical 1. Cultural:
What disadvantages could result from this operation? Death, as Afghanistan is a very dangerous place.
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