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territories which will probably remain is at Appendix 4. the Mediterranean there will still be the SBA in Cyprus, unless Graeco/Turkish relations have improved to the point where they can combine to exert sufficient pressure for the bases' removal, and possibly Gibraltar. Though the latter is regarded as in-area it has significance as a potential mounting-base or staging post for operations OOA. In sum therefore, the UK's remaining direct responsibilities OOA post 2000 will be territories widely scattered geographically, small in population with a very limited ability to defend themselves, accessible only by sea or air.
12. Assistance to British Citizens Overseas. The pattern of British activities overseas has resulted in large numbers of British citizens living and working 00A, and HMG acknowledges some commitment to their protection. This commitment takes
military form in JTPs for SAE and SPE, which are likely to
remain in effect with minor variations. The former assume
agreement on the part of the host nations, while the latter
cover the need to insert a protective force by air or sea. There is also some responsibility for the protection of British merchant shipping. (")
The legacy of
13. Defence Agreements and Understandings.
Empire can be seen again in the pattern of the UK's Defence
Agreements and Understandings. Of these, two can probably be considered dead letters whether they remain officially extant or not: the Manila Pact, following the demise of SEATO in
1977; and a 1947 agreement with Sri Lanka, by mutual consent (19). The FPDA between the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia and Singapore will still probably be in force, taking into account the UK's economic interests in the region, as will the treaty with Brunei, though the associated Gurkha
battalion might have been withdrawn. These agreements require
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Guide to International Maritime Law.
OOA Strategy Review.
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