Talk:Arc of Instability

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The factual accuracy of this article

It is only described about The Pacific 'arc of instability' from Australia's point of view on foreign policy. There is no U.S.'s global point of view on foreign policy. Please refer to the definition of "Arc of instability - SourceWatch"--58.87.254.190 (talk) 13:49, 7 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I agree, the term 'arc of instability' is not restricted to the Asia Pacific region. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 124.179.110.157 (talk) 01:34, 22 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I'm not a wikipedia editor guy but a good definition appears in the Global Trends 2025 report issued today. (page iv) It says the arc extends from the andes in latin america, across Africa, the Middle East, and down to Australia. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 38.98.136.99 (talk) 23:01, 21 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I created this page and since I am from Australia I found it easiest to populate the article with information regarding my region. This does not mean the factual accuracy is wrong, but that the perspective is limited- which I agree is a problem. Please be bold and improve the article by adding relevant information about other arcs of instability. Thank you! Rothery (talk) 05:18, 30 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Changed the main page tag to more accurately reflect the issues with the article. Also given that it has been 3 years since the original issue was raised, but no one is able to describe international uses of the term, it might be appropriate to remove the complaint. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 203.219.207.46 (talk) 13:18, 17 May 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Murrawarri Republic

For this domestic movement to be included as part of what's seen as Australia's "arc of instability" a reference making this connection is needed. Google returns no refences which support such a claim. Given that the 'arc' is a region in which there's considered to be a real chance of state failure requiring Australian military intervention, it's an extremely strong statement to claim that anywhere in Australia meets this criteria, and an equally strong reference is required to support its inclusion. Nick-D (talk) 23:19, 29 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

I don't see why it shouldn't be included, what is the difference between East Timorese Independence and Murrawarri Independence? Not to say that they are preparing for war or anything but such seperatist motivations shouldn't be entirely ignored either, Aboriginal issues such as these I believe are part of the overrall "arc of instability" --Collingwood26 (talk) 00:39, 30 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]