Australia's involvement in the liberation of East Timor in 1999 was the most decisive demonstration of Australian influence in the region since World War II and the largest military contribution since the Vietnam War. Australian diplomacy and leadership shaped the events that led to the birth of Asia's newest nation.
East Timor Intervention looks at the crisis through the prism of key participants and observers on the ground and abroad, including Indonesia's martial law commander Kiki Syahnakri defending his record, the country's first president Xanana Gusmao on the resolution and...

Australia's involvement in the liberation of East Timor was the most decisive demonstration of Australian influence in the region since World War II. East Timor Intervention looks at the crisis through the prism of key participants and observers on the ground and abroad. This volume includes new perspectives on Southeast Asian security affairs and the role Australia can play in regional security.