Consolidation and analysis
After Vietnam, Australia's role shifted toward peacekeeper and diplomat — though the tension between humanitarian principle and national interest remained. This content underpins Task 6.
Q1. Who was Gareth Evans and what was his role in Cambodia?
Q2. Complete the comparison table for the two peacekeeping cases.
| Criterion | Cambodia | East Timor |
|---|---|---|
| Trigger | ||
| Key Australian leader | ||
| Mechanism | ||
| Tension |
Q3. Explain how Australia's role as a peacekeeping nation evolved through its involvement in Cambodia and East Timor. (Task 6 practice.)