ANZUS and SEATO Alliance Flashcards
Who’s ties with Australia became stronger during the CW?
United States - no longer could rely on Great Britain for protection. WW2 was a turning point in Aus foreign and security policy.
What two treaties were Australia part of?
ANZUS treaty 1951
SEATO Alliance 1954-1977
What was the ANZUS Treaty?
A mutual support agreement, meaning that each country would have to come to the defence of other in the event of attack - enhance its security in the region.
When was it signed? (ANZUS)
It was signed in September 1951 and came into effect the following April
Who was it between? (ANZUS)
Australia, New Zealand, United Nations
The pact did not commit US to intervening in the vent of an attack on AUS or NZ, only ‘consultation’, but it was a diplomatic success in AUS.
Why did AUS want international allies?
protection/safety highlight growing division between AUS and Britain enhance its security in region stop spread of Communism new dependence on America
What was the SEATO Alliance?
An alliance created to specifically combat the threat of spreading communism in South East Asia.
When was it signed? (SEATO)
1954
Who was it between? (SEATO)
America, Australia, NZ, Britain, France, The Philippines, Thailand and Pakistan.
Which treaty was stronger?
SEATO as it bounded each member to come to each other’s aid in an event of external aggression
How did they help Australia?
Allowed Gov. to concentrate on domestic policies, like the economy, and they also saved the government money by allowing it to reduce its expenditure (action of spending funds) on defence.
Why were the treaties considered a positive response to communism by Australia?
gave reassurance that they were now a major player on diplomatic stage, helping to stop the ‘scourge’ of communism. Protection against attacks and fight communism.
Events that led to fear of commusim spreading in South East Asia:
North Vietnam became a communist regime (French withdrew Indo-China)
Unrest in Malaya and Indonesia
Korean War show China will provide armed support for other communist regime.
