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Australia was involved because they felt threatened by the expansion of communism. Michael Sexton argues that by far the strongest reason for Australia being involved was the Australian Government's desire for the United States to maintain a military presence in South East Asia, which would provide Australia with some protection. Iy was thought that if Australia supported the United States in a War then the UN would feel obligated to return the debt,
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