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… of withdrawal, account had to be taken of the position in Aden and the commitment to Kuwait. The Aden base served a strategic purpose in supporting operations in the Gulf. But it was doubtful that a base could be maintained in Aden or … of withdrawal, account had to be taken of the position in Aden and the commitment to Kuwait. The Aden base served a strategic purpose in supporting operations in the Gulf. But it was doubtful that a base could be maintained in Aden or …
… a useful opportunity for a comprehensive statement focusing on Territory problems such as the unique features of its strategic situation [and] its special defence characteristics' (NAA: A452, 1969/1246). Barnes agreed, and went on: … a useful opportunity for a comprehensive statement focusing on Territory problems such as the unique features of its strategic situation [and] its special defence characteristics' (NAA: A452, 1969/1246). Barnes agreed, and went on: …
… of an international environment that has fundamentally changed • Overlaying some of the familiar historical patterns of strategic competition between states that remain clearly apparent around the world there are two new realities that have … as well as in the Bali Process on People Smuggling and the Regional Interfaith Dialogue – the Australia Indonesia Partnership for Reconstruction and Development that was established after the 2004 tsunami has contributed significantly to … of an international environment that has fundamentally changed • Overlaying some of the familiar historical patterns of strategic competition between states that remain clearly apparent around the world there are two new realities that have …
… to the regulation of armaments, and to possible disarmament. It should be responsible under the Security Council for the strategic direction of any armed forces placed at the disposal of the Security Council. The Committee should be composed of … to the regulation of armaments, and to possible disarmament. It should be responsible under the Security Council for the strategic direction of any armed forces placed at the disposal of the Security Council. The Committee should be composed of …
… retailers is increased segmentation of food retailing into several key formats, with each major retail chain making a strategic decision about which one or more formats to focus on. Of the three main food retailing segments (mass, low cost vs … retailers is increased segmentation of food retailing into several key formats, with each major retail chain making a strategic decision about which one or more formats to focus on. Of the three main food retailing segments (mass, low cost vs …
… much the Malays objected; but in practice Singapore will always be extremely vulnerable to Malaysian pressure, for strategic and economic reasons as well as from considerations of water supply. (iv) In the worst case, if future regimes in … much the Malays objected; but in practice Singapore will always be extremely vulnerable to Malaysian pressure, for strategic and economic reasons as well as from considerations of water supply. (iv) In the worst case, if future regimes in …
… toolkit for use in diverse contexts globally. The toolkit will be piloted with CBR programmes in Uganda and Malawi in partnership with local NGOs and academics. Malawi, Uganda University College London 2013–15 $363,389 Reviewing approaches to … sound mining activities in the deep seabed, both within and beyond national jurisdiction, and for structuring strategic alliances and cooperative arrangements that serve the public interest. Pacific Australian National University … sound mining activities in the deep seabed, both within and beyond national jurisdiction, and for structuring strategic alliances and cooperative arrangements that serve the public interest. Pacific Australian National University …
… delivered an important speech on national security. He explained that currently Australia faces a complex and challenging strategic environment but one that we can nonetheless address with confidence as a result of the sound policies that the … delivered an important speech on national security. He explained that currently Australia faces a complex and challenging strategic environment but one that we can nonetheless address with confidence as a result of the sound policies that the …
… the goals and objectives of the ASEAN-Australia Summits and the Joint Declaration of the ASEAN-Australia Comprehensive Partnership. To enhance and elevate the ASEAN-Australia comprehensive partnership in a broad-based, equal, and mutually … to strengthen the EAS, with ASEAN as the driving force, as a leaders-led forum for dialogue and cooperation on broad strategic, political and economic issues of common interest and concern with the aim of promoting peace, stability and … to strengthen the EAS, with ASEAN as the driving force, as a leaders-led forum for dialogue and cooperation on broad strategic, political and economic issues of common interest and concern with the aim of promoting peace, stability and …
… In view of Australia's past and present deep involvement in Papua and New Guinea, and the latter's future regional and strategic importance to Australia, there are likely to be a number of interests which Australia will probably wish to … of Australian public and private investment, and other economic interests, in the Territory; (e) the protection of our strategic military interests and lines of communication in the area; (f) control over the entry of Papuans and New Guineans … and New Guinea and to providing bilateral aid to those countries in South and South-East Asia which are of immediate strategic importance to us'. It went on to say that 'Australia is likely for the next few years to continue to have …