| ID | 075789 |
| Title Proper | Australia and Commonwealth Southeast Asia |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | McDougall, Derek |
| Publication | 2006. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Australia has historical links to the contemporary states of Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei through the British Empire and Commonwealth. While Australian relations with these countries in more recent times have been influenced by a range of factors, the Commonwealth connection remains significant. Politico-cultural tensions complicated the Australian relationship with Malaysia during the Mahathir era from 1981 to 2003. Nevertheless, the substantive aspects of the relationship remained strong. There was potential for cultural tensions in the relationships with Singapore and Brunei but no major rifts developed; Singapore has been a key partner for Australia in the region. Thus Australia has strong relationships with the three states of Commonwealth Southeast Asia in the areas of security, economics and education, with the imperial and Commonwealth past being a contributing factor in each case |
| `In' analytical Note | Round Table Vol. 95, No.387; Oct 2006: p717-726 |
| Journal Source | Round Table Vol. 95, No.387; Oct 2006: p717-726 |
| Key Words | Australia ; Malaysia ; Singapore ; Brunei ; Commonwealth ; Southeast Asia |