He also predicted more peacekeeping duties for Australia in the Pacific in future as other small nations risked "becoming failed states".

"It is in our interest to stop that happening," Mr Howard said. "In our own part of the world, the rest of the world expects Australia to shoulder most of the burden."
http://www.theage.com.au/news/nation...344218557.html

Looks like Australia is picking up the slack in the Pacific region. I'm shocked that Miss Green didn't report that for us.
Psycho4Bud Reviewed by Psycho4Bud on . Howard fears more strife in Pacific He also predicted more peacekeeping duties for Australia in the Pacific in future as other small nations risked "becoming failed states". "It is in our interest to stop that happening," Mr Howard said. "In our own part of the world, the rest of the world expects Australia to shoulder most of the burden." http://www.theage.com.au/news/national/howard-fears-more-strife-in-pacific/2006/04/20/1145344218557.html Looks like Australia is picking up the slack in the Pacific region. I'm shocked Rating: 5