- We have a policy of ‘forward defence’
- We want to keep friendly with Indonesia, which is potentially a major power in the area
- We want to keep friendly with Malaysia
- We want a strong and anti-communist Malaysia
- We want an anti-communist Indonesia
- We do not want to have to fight Indonesia along the PNG border
- We want American support in the region if required for our security
- We want to do the right thing by our old ally, Great Britain.