In our lesson in History class, we had to conduct a small research about big organisations during the Cold War and their significance to New Zealand. In our research, we had to include the acronyms of the name, which was the meaning/word behind the name; we had to find out about the organisations’ objectives and of course, the significance to New Zealand.
This is my research and I’ve also worked with a friend to answer the questions. I used the platform Canva.com to create these wonderful slideshow presentation of my research.
(Significance to New Zealand)
What is NATO?
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
What is their objective?
- Strives to secure peace in Europe.
- Provides and consults any issues they may want to raise, take decisions on political and military matters affecting their security.
- Provide strategic and authoritative concepts.
- Make collective defense and protection.
- Counter threats by countering deterrence and defences.
Why is NATO significant to New Zealand?
NATO is significant to New Zealand because of New Zealand’s cooperation in 2001; shared challenges, built a foundation together, such as principles, democratic values, security, and stability based on law.
What is ANZUS?
The Australia, New Zealand, United States Security.
What is their objective?
Reassure the two countries (Australia and New Zealand) that they would be protected and bolster their support for the anti-communist cause.
Why is it significant to New Zealand?
The ANZUS treaty recognised that an armed attack in the Pacific area on one member would endanger the peace and safety of the others. Therefore, it is significant to New Zealand.
What SEATO?
The Southeast Asia Treaty Organization
What is their objective?
The formation of SEATO was a response to the demand that the Southeast Asian area be protected against communist expansionism.
Why is it significant to New Zealand?
This was significant to New Zealand because Australia and New Zealand were interested in Asian affairs, which led to signing the Manila Pact aimed to contain the spread of communism in the region
What is the UN?
The United Nations
What is their objective?
The UN’s objective was to maintain international peace and security; develop friendly relations among nations, and achieve international cooperation.
Why is it significant to New Zealand?
The UN is important to New Zealand as it is one of its founding members and makes it a better organisation. During this time, The UN works to make the world peaceful; secure, promote social progress, improve living standards and human rights.