National Security Flashcards
Which country had New Zealand been independent on for international security since its foundation as a British colony?
Britain
Which countries were our initial primary military concerns?
Russia and Japan
When did Japan begin to advance into China?
In the 1930’s
When was the construction of the Singapore naval base finished?
In 1938
When did New Zealand and Australia sign the Canberra Pact?
In 1944
What was the first treaty that New Zealand signed independently of Britain?
The Canberra Pact
What was the point of the Canberra Pact?
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What was one of New Zealand’s biggest threats after WW2?
The threat of communism
What was the New Zealand government’s view on the creation of the United Nations?
That they should support it
What did Peter Fraser have to do with the United Nations?
He supported the creation of it enthusiastically and played a key role in the creation of it’s founding documents and the Covenant. He was also a strong supporter of self-determination.
What was the Covenant?
The Covenant was a compact agreement entered into by member countries which sets out the aims, aspirations, and obligations of the organisation.
What is Self-Determination?
The right of people to choose their own government.
What did the development of the Cold War do to New Zealand?
It put pressure on our security requirements
When did New Zealand sign the ANZUS treaty agreement?
In September 1951
What was the purpose of the ANZUS treaty agreement for New Zealand?
- Guarantees against resurgent Japanese military power
2. Protection against communist agression from the USSR and China
When did New Zealand withdraw from the ANZUS treaty agreement?
In the mid 1980’s over the anti-nuclear policy
What did the ANZUS treaty agreement involve?
It involved sharing military intelligence. Highly secret tracking systems were set up in the South Island.
When was the Commonwealth of Nations established?
In 1949
How often did the Heads of State meet?
Biennially (every two years)
What does CHOGM stand for?
Commonwealth Heads Of Government Meeting
What did New Zealand sign prior to the signing of ANZUS?
It signed ANZAM (an agreement between Australia, New Zealand and Malaya)
What was ANZAM replaced by in what year?
ANZAM was replaced by the Five Power Defence Arrangement in 1971
What was the basis of the Five Power Defence Arrangement?
To provide a military presence in Singapore, New Zealand did this for a number of years
Where was the centre of communist insurgency?
South East Asia
When was SEATO set up and what did it stand for?
SEATO (South East Asia Treaty Agreement) was set up in 1954
Who were the initial signatories of SEATO?
New Zealand, Australia, Britain, France, Pakistan, The Philippines, Thailand and the United States
Who also signed SEATO?
Laos, Cambodia and South Vietnam
What was the purpose of SEATO?
To stop the spread of communism
When and where was the Colombo Plan set up?
In 1949 in India
What was the Colombo Plan?
The Colombo Plan was a Commonwealth programme where more wealthy countries would build roads, hospitals, schools and provide expertise to improve agricultural production in Asia and the Pacific.
What was the purpose of the South Pacific Commission and when was it formed?
The South Pacific Commission aimed to promote economic improvement in the South Pacific. It was formed in 1947.
What replaced the South Pacific Commission in what year?
In 1971 the South Pacific Commission was replaced by the South Pacific Forum.
What was the purpose of the South Pacific Forum?
To take a broader view of regional issues concerning members including trade, shipping, fishing and nuclear testing.
