Foreign relations of Australia Foreign relations of Australia The Jakarta embassy bombing took place on September 9, 2004 in Jakarta, Indonesia. ...more on Wikipedia about "2004 Jakarta embassy bombing"
The 2005 Indonesian embassy bioterrorism hoax occurred when Indonesian ambassador to Australia Imron Cotan received a suspect letter addressed to himself at the Indonesian Embassy in Australia on June 1 2005. The suspect letter later turned out to be harmless. ...more on Wikipedia about "2005 Indonesian embassy bioterrorism hoax"
Anti-Australian sentiment, or Anti-Australianism, is a hostility towards or disapproval of the culture, history, and/or people of Australia. The term indicates a broad-ranging animosity, rather than hostility confined to specific issues (such as opposition to recent Australian government policies); however, specific issues may eventually give rise to broader hostility. ...more on Wikipedia about "Anti-Australian sentiment"
The Australia, New Zealand, United States Security Treaty (ANZUS or ANZUS Treaty) is the military alliance which binds Australia and the United States, and separately Australia and New Zealand to cooperate on defense matters in the Pacific Ocean area, though today the treaty is understood to relate to attacks in any area. ...more on Wikipedia about "ANZUS"
Australia House in Ottawa, Canada is the residence of the Australian high commissioner to Canada. The house is located at 407 Wilbrod St. in the Sandy Hill neighbourhood of Ottawa, near to a number of other embassies and residences. The house was built in 1910 by William Davis, and is believed to have been designed by John W.H. Watts. Davis died under inauspicious circumstances in 1916 and it lay vacant for several years before being purchased by Colonel Cameron Macpherson Edwards, who had earlier lived at 24 Sussex Drive. The Edwards left in 1937 and rented the house to Germany to house the Consul General Dr. Erich Windels. Despite a friendship that developed between Windels and Canadian Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King, who lived nearby, Windels was expelled from Canada upon the declaration of war in September 1939. ...more on Wikipedia about "Australia House (Ottawa)"
The Australian Government was a strong and uncritical supporter of United States policy during the Iraq disarmament crisis and one of only four nations to commit combat forces to the 2003 invasion of Iraq in any substantial numbers, under the operational codename Operation Falconer. ...more on Wikipedia about "Australian contribution to the 2003 invasion of Iraq"
The Australian diaspora refers to the approximately 750,000 Australian citizens who today live outside Australia. The term includes several hundred thousand who spend some time in the United Kingdom and Europe but return to Australia. There are a small number of well-educated Australians, including scientists, who find better employment opportunities overseas, particularly in the United States of America. Key factors influencing this phenomenon are seen to include the rise of a global labour market; more accessible and economical international transport; and ...more on Wikipedia about "Australian diaspora"
The Defence of Australia Policy was Australia's dominant defence policy between 1972 and 1997. The policy was focused on the defence of continental Australia against external attack. Under this policy the Australian Defence Force was tailored to defending Australia rather than developing capabilities to operate outside Australian territory. ...more on Wikipedia about "Defence of Australia Policy"
This is a list of all countries that have Diplomatic missions in Canberra and which suburb they are located in. ...more on Wikipedia about "Diplomatic missions in Canberra"
The Five Power Defence Arrangement (FPDA) is a defence relationship established by an agreement between the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia and Singapore signed in 1971, whereby the five nations will consult each other in the event of external aggression or threat of attack against Malaysia or Singapore. The FPDA was set up following the termination of Britain's defence guarantees of Malaysia and Singapore as a result of Britain's decision in 1967 to withdraw its forces east of Suez. ...more on Wikipedia about "Five Power Defence Arrangement"
Australia has been active as an independent nation in international affairs since World War II. ...more on Wikipedia about "Foreign relations of Australia"
The High Commission of Australia in Ottawa is located in Downtown Ottawa on O'Connor Street. It represents the interest of citizens of Australia who are resident in or visiting Canada. ...more on Wikipedia about "High Commission of Australia in Ottawa"
The Japan Australia Migratory Bird Agreement (JAMBA) is a treaty between Australia and Japan to minimise harm to the major areas used by birds which migrate between the two countries. Towra Point Nature Reserve plays a role in the agreement, being an area in Australia used by migratory birds. JAMBA was entered into force on April the thirtieth, 1981. ...more on Wikipedia about "Japan Australia Migratory Bird Agreement"
Politically, Japan's relations with Australia have elements of tension as well as acknowledged mutuality of interest. Memories of World War II linger among the Australian public, as does a contemporary fear of Japanese economic domination. At the same time, government and business leaders see Japan as a vital export market and an essential element in Australia's future growth and prosperity. ...more on Wikipedia about "Japanese-Australian relations" Please tell your friends about shortopedia
This list contains noteworthy Australians, and persons of Australian citizenship whose detention in prisons outside of Australia or execution is noteworthy. ...more on Wikipedia about "List of Australians in international prisons"
Major non-NATO ally (MNNA) is a designation given by the United States government to exceptionally close allies who have strong strategic working relationships with American forces but are not members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. While being elevated to MNNA status does not automatically include a mutual defense pact with the United States, it does confer a variety of military and financial advantages that otherwise are not obtainable by countries not in NATO. ...more on Wikipedia about "Major non-NATO ally"
The Petrov Affair was a Cold War spy drama in Australia in April 1954, involving the defection of Vladimir Petrov, third secretary in the Soviet embassy in Canberra. ...more on Wikipedia about "Petrov Affair"
The Pong Su incident occurred during April 2003 when members of the Australian Special Operations Command intercepted and boarded a 4000 ton North Korean ocean freighter in Australian waters, seizing almost 125 kg (300 pounds) of heroin. The ship was flying the flag of Tuvalu at the time, known as flying a flag of convenience. ...more on Wikipedia about "Pong Su incident"
The Relationship between New Zealand and Australia is similar to that of other small countries with their much larger or influential neighbour, such as Canada with the United States, or Ireland with Britain. ...more on Wikipedia about "Relationship between New Zealand and Australia"
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