War on Terror - Effects on Oz

The ‘War on Terror’ has generally improved Australia’s relations with South-East Asia. The ‘war on terror’ has brought about greater co-operation with Southeast Asian nations including Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand over counter-terrorism. However, there are still disagreements between Australia and other nations such as Malaysia has criticised Australia’s involvement in the War on Terror and thus has damaged Australia’s relationships in the region. Other Southeast Asian nations including Brunei, Burma, Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam have been less active in the war on terrorism and thus there has been little effect on Australia’s relations with these nations. Thus, Australia’s support for the ‘war on terrorism’ has generally seen an improvement in its relations with South-East Asia.

Following the attacks on September 11, 2001, President Bush sought wide support for what was declared the ‘war against terrorism’. Australia initiated the ANZUS pact and consequently committed itself to fight alongside US forces, which had identified Osama Bin Laden as the chief suspect responsible for

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