… action upon American action, though actual objection by the United States of America would of course be fatal. Thailand's strategic position and resources are such that Japan's occupation of them would gravely imperil the safety of Singapore, the … action upon American action, though actual objection by the United States of America would of course be fatal. Thailand's strategic position and resources are such that Japan's occupation of them would gravely imperil the safety of Singapore, the …
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… from which to sever our sea communications and from which a major attack could be launched on Australia if and when the strategic situation in the area of Malaya and Netherlands East Indies is judged to be suitable. 2. In this connection, the … from which to sever our sea communications and from which a major attack could be launched on Australia if and when the strategic situation in the area of Malaya and Netherlands East Indies is judged to be suitable. 2. In this connection, the …
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… the Foreign Office of the way the State Department was thinking about Japan, particularly in regard to minimum U.S. strategic requirements in that area in the future. There was no intention that the Foreign Office should be asked to canvass … the Foreign Office of the way the State Department was thinking about Japan, particularly in regard to minimum U.S. strategic requirements in that area in the future. There was no intention that the Foreign Office should be asked to canvass …
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… could only benefit both our countries and thereby contribute definitely to the efforts of stabilizing the economic and strategic position of this part of South East Asia. Any relation of that kind can only be based on the recognition of a free … and discuss all kind of matters with the Republican Government. I hope that the coming weeks will prove a solid partnership of both our countries. [2] 1 See Document 316, note 2. 2 In a reply dated 20 October, Chifley thanked … could only benefit both our countries and thereby contribute definitely to the efforts of stabilizing the economic and strategic position of this part of South East Asia. Any relation of that kind can only be based on the recognition of a free …
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… in certain respects extended and strengthened. 3. With regard to paragraph 2 it would be quite wrong to designate a strategic area in the trusteeship agreement or to suggest that we might do so at the present time. Our proposed arrangement … in certain respects extended and strengthened. 3. With regard to paragraph 2 it would be quite wrong to designate a strategic area in the trusteeship agreement or to suggest that we might do so at the present time. Our proposed arrangement …
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… Letter SINGAPORE, 21 July 1949 TOP SECRET & PERSONAL In recent weeks there has been almost a revolution in strategic thinking in Singapore, and I believe this is of sufficient significance to be worth your following up in … 2013 … Letter SINGAPORE, 21 July 1949 TOP SECRET & PERSONAL In recent weeks there has been almost a revolution in strategic thinking in Singapore, and I believe this is of sufficient significance to be worth your following up in …
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… another urging the United States and the Soviet Union to enter into bilateral discussions on the limitation of offensive strategic nuclear weapons. Last Updated: 19 June 2013 … Canberra, 28 September 1968 Secret The Conference of Non-Nuclear … another urging the United States and the Soviet Union to enter into bilateral discussions on the limitation of offensive strategic nuclear weapons. Last Updated: 19 June 2013 … 154 Report on Conference of Non-Nuclear-Weapon States …
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… Secretary of State, Mr. Dean Acheson, referred to the President's announcement as 'an important step forward in the great strategic task of building security in the Pacific'. The Secretary of State recalled 'with regard and affection our … Secretary of State, Mr. Dean Acheson, referred to the President's announcement as 'an important step forward in the great strategic task of building security in the Pacific'. The Secretary of State recalled 'with regard and affection our …
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… which are all important for the private sector and in building confidence towards the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP). NOTED that the AANZFTA's evolving implementation structure is expected to continue to progress the FTA … and ASEAN Member States' accession to and implementation of Madrid Protocol. NOTED the inclusive approach to providing strategic direction for economic cooperation in the area of competition and UNDERSCORED the importance of joint and shared … and ASEAN Member States' accession to and implementation of Madrid Protocol. NOTED the inclusive approach to providing strategic direction for economic cooperation in the area of competition and UNDERSCORED the importance of joint and shared …
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