Key things to know global test 29th March 2016

Question 1

Who is Jose Ramos Horta?

Answer 1

Past president of Timor-Leste •co-founder of Fretilin - revolutionary front for the independence of Timor-Leste
1945 - 1999 he was the permanent representative of the Fretilin to the UN •Awarded the nobel eace prize in 1996 due to their work in peacefully ending the conflict

Question 2

Who is Xanana Gusmao?

Answer 2

Member of the Fetilin •Managed to negotiate a ceasefire and redirect a scattered Fretilin after the assassination of their leader •Captured - became a prisoner •Served as president of Timor-Leste before Jose Ramos Horta

Question 3

Who were the Balibo Five?

Answer 3

5 journalists killed by Indonesian troops • trying to establish whether Indonesia had been illegally authorising border incursions into Timor Leste

Question 4

What was Australia’s response to the Balibo Five?

Answer 4

1. accepted Indonesia’s version of events 2. didn’t officially protest to Indonesia 3. Withheld details of deaths for almost a month • announced deaths to be accidental

Question 5

What was Australia’s response to the Balibo Five seen as?

Answer 5

A green light for Indonesia to invade Timor Leste

Question 6

What are the two positions on the spectrum of IR?

Answer 6

A struggle for power and a connected world

Question 7

What is a struggle for power based on?

Answer 7

•leader must be strong and use any means to gain and show their strength •weaker countries MUST form alliances in order to survive

Question 8

Wat is a connected world based on?

Answer 8

•interdependence of countries being the foundation of peace and prosperity for all • all countries participate in the global economy • some multi-national cooperations are more affluent and influential than many countries