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The FPDA, conceived as a consultative framework for the joint defence of Malaysia and Singapore, has proved to be an effective psychological deterrent. It has evolved into an area defence system that continues to be relevant and beneficial to the region.

Vijay Naidu of the University of the South Pacific argues that the Australian Defence White Paper 2009 "does not successfully incorporate Australia's foreign and economic policies in its immediate neighbourhood as a possible source of instability and security risk.

Website of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, provides an overview of the association and links to the the Charter, Structure, history of ASEAN as well as news, media gallery, information and external links

Australian Minister for Defence talks about the Asia Pacific Century and the benefits for Chine

Minister of Defence speaking in the US on the importance of Australian and American defence links with India, China, Indonesia, Japan and South Korea

Explains the reasons behind the Five Power Defence Arrangement, Australia's role and the future of the Arrangement