Australia’s Alignment With the USA in the War Against Iraq

However, for many World War 2 veterans the Battle of the Coral Sea stands out as a turning point in the Japanese invasion of Australia. It is from this connection that Australia offers her ports for American ships during the R & R (Rest and Recreation) and more recently sea swaps. There have been a number of protests in Fremantle about the perceived danger of making Fremantle a terrorist target with aircraft carriers and their support fleets anchored in Gage Roads.

With reference to the impending war with Iraq opinion is divided as to whether Australia should become involved with the Americans and even if the Americans should be involved at all. The United Nations weapons inspector, Hans Blix, is charged with the task of documenting the disarma

In conclusion, my personal view at this stage is that if Iraq does not disarm and the war in sanctioned by the UN there is place for it. However, if the US rush ahead of the decision then there should be repercussions applied such as limiting their political power to intervene in other countries issues. The problem in sanctioning a super power such as the US lies in not punishing the people, but rather the administration of the country. At this point I am unsure how this could be done. In my mind one thing is certain. If a war is declared many innocent people will lose their lives.

The question of economic aid to third world countries by the United States is paramount in terms of votes on the United Nations Security Council. On the program Four Corners on the ABC on the tenth of March highlighted the number of countries who would be almost forced to vote in favour of the US because of their dependence on economic aid packages. Countries like Mexico, Guinea, Columbia, Pakistan, Cameroon and Angola rely heavily on this aid in order to function successfully. At this point in time (12th March) France and Russia intend to use their veto. The person who has the most to lose in this situation is Tony Blair, the Prime Minister of Britain. His government has indicated they will vote him out of office if he commits Britain to a war that is not sanctioned by the UN. It appears that either Saddaam Hussein has to back down or Tony Blair. The general public has indicated the unwillingness to participate in this war, yet George Bush, John Howard

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