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… made available to him. We assume that at this stage the British request is limited to those forces who are already in the Strategic Reserve and that the intention is to confirm the availability of these forces for Plan ALTHORPE including their … air and naval attacks under Plan ALTHORPE against strictly military installations and the proposed subsequent attacks on strategic targets. 10 [NAA: A1838, TS687/9/2 part 1] 1 Not published. 2 That is, suitable targets for a retaliatory strike, … made available to him. We assume that at this stage the British request is limited to those forces who are already in the Strategic Reserve and that the intention is to confirm the availability of these forces for Plan ALTHORPE including their …
… that the Pacific region can manage regional security challenges. To enhance our security cooperation, we are working in partnership with Fiji towards these outcomes: Interoperability between Australian and Fijian defence, police and border … challenges, and builds strong people-to-people links with regional security partners at the tactical, operational and strategic levels. Australia and Fiji have partnered to build the new Maritime Essential Services Centre (MESC) located in … solesolevaki [a traditional Fijian ideal that embodies resilient and solidified community effort]. Grounding our policing partnership in the spirit of solesolevaki means confronting difficult and complex challenges together, drawing on shared …
… by celebrating the enduring friendship of our peoples and the bond between our nations. The strength of our bilateral partnership is underpinned by shared liberal democratic values, common strategic interests, strong economic ties, and extensive community links. … The Australia-Republic of Korea Low and Zero Emissions Technology Partnership …
… Among Mr Downer's numerous bilateral meetings four are worth highlighting. The meeting with Japan reaffirmed the close partnership we enjoy with that country based on a congruence of strategic, political and economic interests as well as the strong bilateral relationship that has grown up over the past … thing to say is that close engagement with Asia is an abiding priority in Australian policy because of the fundamental strategic, political and economic interests we have at stake in the region, and because of the important relationships we …
… Meeting highlighted some pertinent issues of ASEAN-Australia cooperation. In the political security area, ASEAN-Australia partnership has been constantly strengthened and at the moment is vigorously implementing the partnership on the basis of … the implementation and monitoring ASEAN-Australia cooperation of the overall development cooperation and recommended strategic directions in ASEAN-Australia partnership. The JCC will be a separate but complementary platform to the existing … of regional and international issues, increasing mutual understanding of the political, security, economic and other strategic challenges and opportunities in the region. ASEAN and Australia renewed their commitment to working closely and …
… 3,000 miles in the South and South-West Pacific Areas. It is probable that only 9 out of the 13 divisions forming Japan's strategic reserve could be made available for these areas. Even discounting shipping losses which might be heavy, previous … this flank. (3) In order to mount an attack from the north or north-west the enemy could not concentrate a portion of his strategic reserve estimated at 9 divisions available for this area at a greater rate than 1 division per month. Even if he … 3,000 miles in the South and South-West Pacific Areas. It is probable that only 9 out of the 13 divisions forming Japan's strategic reserve could be made available for these areas. Even discounting shipping losses which might be heavy, previous …
… own national interest in preventing successful nuclear aggression, which would challenge America's global political and strategic interests and pose an ultimate threat to the American mainland itself. The growth of China's nuclear capability … by its own independent nuclear capability. Leaving China aside, the principal foreseeable type of threat to Australia's strategic interests in South East Asia and Papua/New Guinea is likely to be at the level of subversion, infiltration, … own national interest in preventing successful nuclear aggression, which would challenge America's global political and strategic interests and pose an ultimate threat to the American mainland itself. The growth of China's nuclear capability …
… of continued progress on security and stability in Southeast Asia. They agreed to continue their efforts to build partnership capacity in key security areas such as maritime security, counterterrorism and intelligence sharing, disaster … return to democracy in Thailand. The two countries pledged to continue to work closely with Japan through the Trilateral Strategic Dialogue on a wide range of issues and noted their agreement to hold a ministerial meeting in the first quarter of … States and Australia reaffirmed the critical importance of strong bilateral defense relations in advancing their shared strategic objectives. Their joint experience in Iraq and Afghanistan has reinforced the vital importance of interoperability …
… special account and the Japanese Government might use the existence of these blocked balances to press for the release of strategic materials which we might not wish to allow to be exported to Japan. One way of preventing the accumulation of such … with the United States. The objects of the proposed action would be:- (1) to prevent Japan from accumulating stocks of strategic raw materials; (2) to weaken Japan and make her feel the effect of ranging herself against the democracies without … since one of the most effective means of keeping Japan out of the war is to stop her from building up stocks of strategic materials which would enable her to withstand a blockade for a considerable period. Experience in the case of …
… The inaugural meeting of the SDCG was held in Melbourne on 15 November 2024. The SDCG provides a regular forum to discuss strategic and economic opportunities and risks in international sport, including upcoming events in Australia and offshore, … cricketers. Credit: Cricket Papua New Guinea Rugby League in the Pacific The Australian Government has announced a partnership with the Australian Rugby League Commission to deepen connections in the Pacific through rugby league. The …