1. Foreign minister. This means he helps keep diplomatic relationships with other countries, and ensures that the safety of Australia is not threatened by any kind of international activities.
2. That the long range nuclear missiles developed by North Korea pose a substantial threat to Australia.
3. ASEAN.
4. Torpedoed a South Korean naval frigate, shelled civilians' homes across the border, and defied two UN Security Council by pursuing an enriched uranium weapons program.
5. North Korea's nuclear weapons and missile program.
6. K.Rudd is exposing North Korea's wrong-doings, strengthening Australia's diplomatic communications with the other countries of ASEAN.
7. The allies back Australia up, and they seem to have the same interests at hand. Reputation is also at stake, with Australia seeming to be more supportive of the other countries of ASEAN, including the US and South Korea. This slightly aids defence.
