World History in TLW 1989-2005
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World History in TLW 1989-2005
World History in TLW 1989-2005 - Pre-POD
Pre-POD
8 December 1987
The United States and the Soviet Union sign the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty in Washington, D.C.
22 December 1988
Angola, Cuba, and South Africa sign the Agreement Among the People's Republic of Angola, the Republic of Cuba, and the Republic of South Africa, aka the Tripartite Accord, at the United Nations in New York. The Accord grants Namibia independence from South Africa, and ended the involvement of foreign troops in the Angolan Civil War.
4 February 1989
The USSR and the People’s Republic of China sign an agreement to reduce troops on their border.
15 February 1989
Soviet combat forces complete their withdrawal from Afghanistan.
15 May 1989
The USSR announces that it will withdraw its forces from Mongolia.
4 June 1989
Following orders to enforce martial law in Beijing, the People’s Liberation Army clears Tiananmen Square of protesters.
8 December 1987
The United States and the Soviet Union sign the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty in Washington, D.C.
22 December 1988
Angola, Cuba, and South Africa sign the Agreement Among the People's Republic of Angola, the Republic of Cuba, and the Republic of South Africa, aka the Tripartite Accord, at the United Nations in New York. The Accord grants Namibia independence from South Africa, and ended the involvement of foreign troops in the Angolan Civil War.
4 February 1989
The USSR and the People’s Republic of China sign an agreement to reduce troops on their border.
15 February 1989
Soviet combat forces complete their withdrawal from Afghanistan.
15 May 1989
The USSR announces that it will withdraw its forces from Mongolia.
4 June 1989
Following orders to enforce martial law in Beijing, the People’s Liberation Army clears Tiananmen Square of protesters.
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World History in TLW - 1989
1989
9th November 1989 [Point of Divergence]
Pro-democracy demonstration in East Berlin savagely broken up by East German and Soviet troops
December 1989
Anti-regime revolt in Romania. Defense Minister Stănculescu orders the army back to its barracks.
Romanian leader Nicolae Ceaușescu is tried and executed in secret by the Romanian Army and Police. Officially and for public consumption, he disappeared.
The loyalist old guard loses the internal power struggle within Romania. A conservative faction under Ion Iliescu takes power and institutes Gorbachev-style economic reforms.
20 December 1989
US forces invade Panama to depose dictator Manuel Noriega.
9th November 1989 [Point of Divergence]
Pro-democracy demonstration in East Berlin savagely broken up by East German and Soviet troops
December 1989
Anti-regime revolt in Romania. Defense Minister Stănculescu orders the army back to its barracks.
Romanian leader Nicolae Ceaușescu is tried and executed in secret by the Romanian Army and Police. Officially and for public consumption, he disappeared.
The loyalist old guard loses the internal power struggle within Romania. A conservative faction under Ion Iliescu takes power and institutes Gorbachev-style economic reforms.
20 December 1989
US forces invade Panama to depose dictator Manuel Noriega.
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World History in TLW - 1990
1990
1st January 1990
Romania returns to the integrated command structure of the Warsaw Pact. Romania also gains access to modern Soviet weapons.
2 February 1990
South Africa lifts the ban on activities by the African National Congress.
12 February 1990
The USSR and all Warsaw Pact members fail to appear at the initial Open Skies Conference in Ottawa.
6 March 1990
In Afghanistan, a coup attempt led by the defense minister fails to unseat President Najibullah. A purge of the army follows.
21 March 1990
Namibia officially gains its independence from South Africa.
24 March 1990
The USSR announces that it will not participate in any further negotiations on the Treaty on Open Skies. On that same day, the USSR announces that it is withdrawing from negotiations for the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe. The other Warsaw Pact governments affirm the Soviet announcements. However, the USSR states that they will continue to abide by the terms of the Intermediate Nuclear Forces Treaty with the United States, and will continue negotiations regarding reductions in nuclear weapons.
22 May 1990
The Yemen Arab Republic (North Yemen) and the People’s Democratic Republic of Yemen (South Yemen) unify to form the Republic of Yemen. The capital of the newly unified country will be Sana’a, the capital of the former North Yemen.
2 August 1990
Iraq invades Kuwait.
28 November 1990
John Major replaces Margaret Thatcher as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
1st January 1990
Romania returns to the integrated command structure of the Warsaw Pact. Romania also gains access to modern Soviet weapons.
2 February 1990
South Africa lifts the ban on activities by the African National Congress.
12 February 1990
The USSR and all Warsaw Pact members fail to appear at the initial Open Skies Conference in Ottawa.
6 March 1990
In Afghanistan, a coup attempt led by the defense minister fails to unseat President Najibullah. A purge of the army follows.
21 March 1990
Namibia officially gains its independence from South Africa.
24 March 1990
The USSR announces that it will not participate in any further negotiations on the Treaty on Open Skies. On that same day, the USSR announces that it is withdrawing from negotiations for the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe. The other Warsaw Pact governments affirm the Soviet announcements. However, the USSR states that they will continue to abide by the terms of the Intermediate Nuclear Forces Treaty with the United States, and will continue negotiations regarding reductions in nuclear weapons.
22 May 1990
The Yemen Arab Republic (North Yemen) and the People’s Democratic Republic of Yemen (South Yemen) unify to form the Republic of Yemen. The capital of the newly unified country will be Sana’a, the capital of the former North Yemen.
2 August 1990
Iraq invades Kuwait.
28 November 1990
John Major replaces Margaret Thatcher as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
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World History in TLW - 1991
1991
16 January 1991
A coalition led by the United States begins the liberation of Kuwait.
27 January 1991
Long-time Somali leader Mohamed Siad Barre flees Mogadishu. Following several failed attempts to regain power, Barre flees into exile.
28 February 1991
US President George Bush announces that Kuwait has been liberated, and declares a ceasefire.
25 May 1991
Cuban military forces complete their withdrawal from Angola, per the terms of the 1988 Tripartite Accord.
4 June 1991
The Ethiopian Civil War, also called the Eritrean War of Independence, ends when Eritrean forces enter Addis Ababa and overthrow the Ethiopian government.
31 July 1991
The United States and USSR sign the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty. The signing takes place in Moscow.
1 August 1991
Mikhail Gorbachev removed as Soviet Premier. For public consumption, this is described as having taken place due to Gorbachev’s ‘ill health’.
16 September 1991
The Philippine Senate rejects the extension of the Military Bases Agreement with the United States. [Clark AFB will be turned over to the Philippines on 26 November 1991. The last US forces leave Subic Bay Naval Base and NAS Cubi Point on 24 November 1992.]
16 January 1991
A coalition led by the United States begins the liberation of Kuwait.
27 January 1991
Long-time Somali leader Mohamed Siad Barre flees Mogadishu. Following several failed attempts to regain power, Barre flees into exile.
28 February 1991
US President George Bush announces that Kuwait has been liberated, and declares a ceasefire.
25 May 1991
Cuban military forces complete their withdrawal from Angola, per the terms of the 1988 Tripartite Accord.
4 June 1991
The Ethiopian Civil War, also called the Eritrean War of Independence, ends when Eritrean forces enter Addis Ababa and overthrow the Ethiopian government.
31 July 1991
The United States and USSR sign the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty. The signing takes place in Moscow.
1 August 1991
Mikhail Gorbachev removed as Soviet Premier. For public consumption, this is described as having taken place due to Gorbachev’s ‘ill health’.
16 September 1991
The Philippine Senate rejects the extension of the Military Bases Agreement with the United States. [Clark AFB will be turned over to the Philippines on 26 November 1991. The last US forces leave Subic Bay Naval Base and NAS Cubi Point on 24 November 1992.]
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World History in TLW - 1992
1992
January 1992
The USSR ends military and economic aid to the government of Afghanistan. The Afghan military begins to collapse.
17 March 1992
In South Africa, a white only referendum votes to end apartheid and allows the African National Congress to run in the 1994 national elections.
25 April 1992
In Afghanistan, President Najibullah resigns as President of the Republic of Afghanistan.
26 April 1992
The Islamic State of Afghanistan, a loose coalition of six of the seven major resistance groups, as well as some remnants of the Najibullah administration, takes control of Afghanistan.
4 September 1992
Conference on Disarmament submits its annual report to the U.N. General Assembly, which contains the text of the Chemical Weapons Convention.
5 September 1992
The Foregin Ministers of the USSR and every Warsaw Pact member issue a joint statement that none of their states will sign the Chemical Weapons Convention. In the following days, numerous Soviet clients will issue similar statements.
25 September 1992
The USSR announces the completion of its withdrawal from Mongolia.
30 October – 1 November 1992
Following a MPLA victory in Angola’s first presidential and legislative elections, UNITA questions the fairness of the elections. Following increasing rhetoric from both sides, MPLA forces attack their UNITA and FNLA rivals throughout the country in what becomes known as the Halloween Massacre. Many prominent UNITA leaders are killed, along with tens of thousands of UNITA and FNLA followers.
3 November 1992
President George H.W Bush is elected to a second term as President of the United States, defeating Senator Paul Tsongas.
January 1992
The USSR ends military and economic aid to the government of Afghanistan. The Afghan military begins to collapse.
17 March 1992
In South Africa, a white only referendum votes to end apartheid and allows the African National Congress to run in the 1994 national elections.
25 April 1992
In Afghanistan, President Najibullah resigns as President of the Republic of Afghanistan.
26 April 1992
The Islamic State of Afghanistan, a loose coalition of six of the seven major resistance groups, as well as some remnants of the Najibullah administration, takes control of Afghanistan.
4 September 1992
Conference on Disarmament submits its annual report to the U.N. General Assembly, which contains the text of the Chemical Weapons Convention.
5 September 1992
The Foregin Ministers of the USSR and every Warsaw Pact member issue a joint statement that none of their states will sign the Chemical Weapons Convention. In the following days, numerous Soviet clients will issue similar statements.
25 September 1992
The USSR announces the completion of its withdrawal from Mongolia.
30 October – 1 November 1992
Following a MPLA victory in Angola’s first presidential and legislative elections, UNITA questions the fairness of the elections. Following increasing rhetoric from both sides, MPLA forces attack their UNITA and FNLA rivals throughout the country in what becomes known as the Halloween Massacre. Many prominent UNITA leaders are killed, along with tens of thousands of UNITA and FNLA followers.
3 November 1992
President George H.W Bush is elected to a second term as President of the United States, defeating Senator Paul Tsongas.
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World History in TLW - 1993
1993
3 January 1993
The United States and USSR sign the START II treaty. The signing takes place in Moscow. The treaty will never take effect and is superseded by START III.
5 January 1993
Following extensive, yet fruitless, diplomatic efforts with the USSR, the United States announces that it will not sign the Chemical Weapons Convention. Every NATO member joins with the United States.
27 April 1993
Eritrea declares independence from Ethiopia following an independence referendum.
3 January 1993
The United States and USSR sign the START II treaty. The signing takes place in Moscow. The treaty will never take effect and is superseded by START III.
5 January 1993
Following extensive, yet fruitless, diplomatic efforts with the USSR, the United States announces that it will not sign the Chemical Weapons Convention. Every NATO member joins with the United States.
27 April 1993
Eritrea declares independence from Ethiopia following an independence referendum.
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World History in TLW - 1994
1994
1st January
NATO forms Allied Forces Southeast as a subcommand of AFSOUTH.
10 May 1994
Nelson Mandela is elected President of South Africa.
8 July 1994
North Korean leader Kim Il Sung dies. Leadership passes to his son, Kim Jong Il.
19 August 1994
The International Atomic Energy Agency confirms that South Africa nuclear weapons have been dismantled.
26 October 1994
Israel and Jordan sign the "Treaty of Peace Between the State of Israel and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan."
23 December 1994
Vice President of the United States, Dan Quayle, resigns his office. President Bush nominates retired General Colin Powel to serve as Vice President on 26 December.
1st January
NATO forms Allied Forces Southeast as a subcommand of AFSOUTH.
10 May 1994
Nelson Mandela is elected President of South Africa.
8 July 1994
North Korean leader Kim Il Sung dies. Leadership passes to his son, Kim Jong Il.
19 August 1994
The International Atomic Energy Agency confirms that South Africa nuclear weapons have been dismantled.
26 October 1994
Israel and Jordan sign the "Treaty of Peace Between the State of Israel and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan."
23 December 1994
Vice President of the United States, Dan Quayle, resigns his office. President Bush nominates retired General Colin Powel to serve as Vice President on 26 December.
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World History in TLW - 1995
1995
1 February 1995
Colin Powell is confirmed by both houses of the US Congress as the 45th Vice President of the United States, and is sworn in that same day.
7 November 1995
The USSR declares that it will no longer support UN sanctions against Iraq. That same day, the USSR announces new arms sales to Iraq.
12th December 1995
NATO and the Soviet Union pressure the warring parties in the Yugoslavian province of Bosnia and Herzegovina, following the utter failure of an earlier United Nations peacekeeping mission.
NATO-led peacekeeping force takes over from the United Nations force.
1 February 1995
Colin Powell is confirmed by both houses of the US Congress as the 45th Vice President of the United States, and is sworn in that same day.
7 November 1995
The USSR declares that it will no longer support UN sanctions against Iraq. That same day, the USSR announces new arms sales to Iraq.
12th December 1995
NATO and the Soviet Union pressure the warring parties in the Yugoslavian province of Bosnia and Herzegovina, following the utter failure of an earlier United Nations peacekeeping mission.
NATO-led peacekeeping force takes over from the United Nations force.
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World History in TLW - 1996
1996
24 February 1996
The Cuban Air Force shoots down two civilian aircraft flown by Cuban exiles in international airspace over the Straits of Florida.
23 March 1996
Taiwan holds its first direct presidential election. Lee Teng-hui, the incumbent President, wins the election.
1 May 1996
Following strong Soviet “diplomacy”, Iraq reaches an agreement with Kuwait to pay reparations to the latter. These actions along with the USSR openly flouting the UN sanctions, leads to the gradual unraveling of the economic sanctions regime as China and France announce they can no longer support economic sanctions. While the United States and United Kingdom attempt to salvage the sanctions regime, Soviet arms control negotiators ask their US, UK, and French counterparts what their governments value more – sanctions against Iraq, or eliminating tactical nuclear weapons? Privately, the Soviets tell the Iraqis that so long as they behave and do not act without consultations with Moscow, the USSR will continue to support Iraq. But should Iraq make any aggressive moves toward Kuwait, they will be on their own. For now, the ‘No Fly Zones’ remain in place.
Independently, France declares that it will not sell weapons or spare parts to Iraq.
September 1996
In Afghanistan, the Taliban militia seizes control of Kabul. By the end of the year, the Taliban will control 2/3 of Afghanistan. The surviving anti-Taliban forces coalesce under the banner of the Northern Alliance.
5 November 1996
Arkansas Governor, William J. Clinton, is elected the 42nd President of the United States, defeating Senator Robert Dole. Senator Albert Gore is elected as the 46th Vice President of the United States.
6 November 1996
The Turkish government states that it will no longer allow its facilities to be used to enforce the Northern ‘No Fly Zone’ over Iraq. Notably, the southern ‘No Fly Zone’ remains in place. While angering Iraq, the Soviets view the matter as a cheap way to tie down US air assets and advise Iraq to be patient.
The Northern Alliance in Afghanistan begins to receive aid from the USSR, India, and Iran. The Soviet Air Force begins to fly combat missions in support of the Northern Alliance. By year end, the front stabilizes.
13 November 1996
The United States and Soviet Union sign START III treaty – pledge to reduce strategic warheads and delivery systems by 50%.
The United States, United Kingdom, France and the Soviet Union sign the Theatre Weapons Treaty, which eliminates all remaining tactical and intermediate range nuclear weapons.
24 February 1996
The Cuban Air Force shoots down two civilian aircraft flown by Cuban exiles in international airspace over the Straits of Florida.
23 March 1996
Taiwan holds its first direct presidential election. Lee Teng-hui, the incumbent President, wins the election.
1 May 1996
Following strong Soviet “diplomacy”, Iraq reaches an agreement with Kuwait to pay reparations to the latter. These actions along with the USSR openly flouting the UN sanctions, leads to the gradual unraveling of the economic sanctions regime as China and France announce they can no longer support economic sanctions. While the United States and United Kingdom attempt to salvage the sanctions regime, Soviet arms control negotiators ask their US, UK, and French counterparts what their governments value more – sanctions against Iraq, or eliminating tactical nuclear weapons? Privately, the Soviets tell the Iraqis that so long as they behave and do not act without consultations with Moscow, the USSR will continue to support Iraq. But should Iraq make any aggressive moves toward Kuwait, they will be on their own. For now, the ‘No Fly Zones’ remain in place.
Independently, France declares that it will not sell weapons or spare parts to Iraq.
September 1996
In Afghanistan, the Taliban militia seizes control of Kabul. By the end of the year, the Taliban will control 2/3 of Afghanistan. The surviving anti-Taliban forces coalesce under the banner of the Northern Alliance.
5 November 1996
Arkansas Governor, William J. Clinton, is elected the 42nd President of the United States, defeating Senator Robert Dole. Senator Albert Gore is elected as the 46th Vice President of the United States.
6 November 1996
The Turkish government states that it will no longer allow its facilities to be used to enforce the Northern ‘No Fly Zone’ over Iraq. Notably, the southern ‘No Fly Zone’ remains in place. While angering Iraq, the Soviets view the matter as a cheap way to tie down US air assets and advise Iraq to be patient.
The Northern Alliance in Afghanistan begins to receive aid from the USSR, India, and Iran. The Soviet Air Force begins to fly combat missions in support of the Northern Alliance. By year end, the front stabilizes.
13 November 1996
The United States and Soviet Union sign START III treaty – pledge to reduce strategic warheads and delivery systems by 50%.
The United States, United Kingdom, France and the Soviet Union sign the Theatre Weapons Treaty, which eliminates all remaining tactical and intermediate range nuclear weapons.
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World History in TLW - 1997
1997
20 January 1997
William J. Clinton, is sworn in as the 42nd President of the United States.
2 May 1997
Labour Party Leader, John Smith, replaces John Major as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom after Labour wins its first General Election since the 1970s. The party has the largest majority in its history.
20 January 1997
William J. Clinton, is sworn in as the 42nd President of the United States.
2 May 1997
Labour Party Leader, John Smith, replaces John Major as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom after Labour wins its first General Election since the 1970s. The party has the largest majority in its history.
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World History in TLW - 1998
1998
3rd March 1998
Greece and Turkey agree to both the phased demilitarization of the Aegean islands, and a gradual draw down of Turkish and Greek military forces on Cyprus. Both countries also pledged to support moves towards a loose federation on Cyprus.
11 May 1998
India conducts its first nuclear test since 1974, testing one fusion and two fission devices. Two more fission devices are tested on 13 May.
28 May 1998
In response to India’s test earlier in May, Pakistan conducts its first nuclear tests, testing five fission devices. A sixth device is tested on 30 May.
12 November 1998
Following the sudden death of Prime Minister John Smith, Labour Party Deputy Leader Margaret Beckett becomes acting Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
12 December 1998
Tony Blair replaces Margaret Beckett as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
16-19 December 1998
Following what appear to be Iraqi preparations to invade Kuwait and repeated attempts to shoot down US and UK warplanes patrolling the Southern No Fly Zone, the US and UK stage a series of air and cruise missile attacks on Iraqi logistics and air defense facilities in southern Iraq.
3rd March 1998
Greece and Turkey agree to both the phased demilitarization of the Aegean islands, and a gradual draw down of Turkish and Greek military forces on Cyprus. Both countries also pledged to support moves towards a loose federation on Cyprus.
11 May 1998
India conducts its first nuclear test since 1974, testing one fusion and two fission devices. Two more fission devices are tested on 13 May.
28 May 1998
In response to India’s test earlier in May, Pakistan conducts its first nuclear tests, testing five fission devices. A sixth device is tested on 30 May.
12 November 1998
Following the sudden death of Prime Minister John Smith, Labour Party Deputy Leader Margaret Beckett becomes acting Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
12 December 1998
Tony Blair replaces Margaret Beckett as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
16-19 December 1998
Following what appear to be Iraqi preparations to invade Kuwait and repeated attempts to shoot down US and UK warplanes patrolling the Southern No Fly Zone, the US and UK stage a series of air and cruise missile attacks on Iraqi logistics and air defense facilities in southern Iraq.
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World History in TLW - 1999
1999
2 February 1999
Hugo Chávez is sworn in as President of Venezuela. Chávez quickly implements a massive overhaul of the country’s government institutions. Soon after, Venezuela welcomes Cuban and Soviet military advisors, and negotiates a large arms deal with the USSR.
14 July 1999
France rejoins the military side of NATO.
AFCENT reorganized to create a Southern Army Group (SOUTHAG) and a third allied tactical air force in southern West Germany, both under French command.
15 September 1999
The United Nations Security Council expressed concern at the deteriorating situation in East Timor and issued its Resolution 1264 calling for a multinational force to restore peace and security to East Timor
20 September 1999
International Forces East Timor (INTERFET) coalition began deploying to East Timor as a non-UN force operating in accordance with UN Resolutions. Led by Australia, who contributed 5,500 personnel and the force commander, Major General Peter Cosgrove. Indonesia-Australian tensions rise.
26 September
D Company, 2 RAR conducted an air-mobile insertion into Liquica, approximately 30 kilometres before returning to Dili. Indonesian militia activity was extensive.
29 September
New Zealand infantry arrived in Dili with V Company from the 1st Battalion, Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment (1 RNZIR)
6 October
Armoured column of Gurkhas and RESPFOR entered Suai together with RESPFOR in Black Hawks, capturing 116 militia. Militia ambush Australian SASR patrol, two Australians WIA, two militia KIA (five more later found to have DoW). Marked start of fighting in Timor L’Este.
31 December 1999
Under the terms of the 1977 Torrijos–Carter Treaties, the United States relinquishes control of the Panama Canal to Panama. Per The Treaty Concerning the Permanent Neutrality and Operation of the Panama Canal, the United States retains the permanent right to defend the canal from any threat that might interfere with its continued neutral service to ships of all nations.
2 February 1999
Hugo Chávez is sworn in as President of Venezuela. Chávez quickly implements a massive overhaul of the country’s government institutions. Soon after, Venezuela welcomes Cuban and Soviet military advisors, and negotiates a large arms deal with the USSR.
14 July 1999
France rejoins the military side of NATO.
AFCENT reorganized to create a Southern Army Group (SOUTHAG) and a third allied tactical air force in southern West Germany, both under French command.
15 September 1999
The United Nations Security Council expressed concern at the deteriorating situation in East Timor and issued its Resolution 1264 calling for a multinational force to restore peace and security to East Timor
20 September 1999
International Forces East Timor (INTERFET) coalition began deploying to East Timor as a non-UN force operating in accordance with UN Resolutions. Led by Australia, who contributed 5,500 personnel and the force commander, Major General Peter Cosgrove. Indonesia-Australian tensions rise.
26 September
D Company, 2 RAR conducted an air-mobile insertion into Liquica, approximately 30 kilometres before returning to Dili. Indonesian militia activity was extensive.
29 September
New Zealand infantry arrived in Dili with V Company from the 1st Battalion, Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment (1 RNZIR)
6 October
Armoured column of Gurkhas and RESPFOR entered Suai together with RESPFOR in Black Hawks, capturing 116 militia. Militia ambush Australian SASR patrol, two Australians WIA, two militia KIA (five more later found to have DoW). Marked start of fighting in Timor L’Este.
31 December 1999
Under the terms of the 1977 Torrijos–Carter Treaties, the United States relinquishes control of the Panama Canal to Panama. Per The Treaty Concerning the Permanent Neutrality and Operation of the Panama Canal, the United States retains the permanent right to defend the canal from any threat that might interfere with its continued neutral service to ships of all nations.
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World History in TLW - 2000
2000
20th February 2000 - Iranian Green Revolution
In Iran, a popular uprising supported by the regular army succeeds in overthrowing Iran’s theocratic regime.
1st March 2000 - East Timor Massacre
Insurgent militia massacre a village in East Timor and 8-man New Zealand Army detachment meant to guard the village.
The aftermath causes the fall of the New Zealand Prime Minister.
Joint New Zealand-Australian special forces conduct cross border raids, which lead to a drop in militia activity.
7 May 2000
Operation Pallister, the UK intervention in Sierra Leone begins. What starts as a casualty evacuation, is expanded into a mission supporting UN peacekeepers and training the Sierra Leone Army (SLA) to allow them to defeat the RUF. The operation is mostly completed by September 2000, with the last British training teams being replaced by an international force in 2001.
24 May 2000
Israel completes its unilateral withdrawal from southern Lebanon.
10 September 2000
Operation Barras - D Squadron, SAS, supported by a detachment from the SBS and A Company, 1st Battalion, The Parachute Regiment, rescue six members of a patrol from 1 Royal Irish Regiment. On 25 August 11 members of that regiment & one member of the SLA had been captured by a militia, styling itself as the ‘West Side Boys’. 5 of the hostages were released on 31 August.
The British hostages, an SLA officer and a group of Sierra Leonean civilians are successfully rescued, at a cost 1 member of the SAS being killed and 12 other members of the force being wounded. At least 25 members of the ‘West Side Boys’ are killed and 18 captured. The operation effectively destroys the ‘West Side Boys’ as a group by either killing, or capturing its leadership.
7 November 2000
Colin Powell elected as the 43rd President of the United States in a landslide, defeating Vice President Al Gore. President Clinton did not seek reelection. George W. Bush, the Governor of Texas, is elected as the 47th Vice President of the United States.
20th February 2000 - Iranian Green Revolution
In Iran, a popular uprising supported by the regular army succeeds in overthrowing Iran’s theocratic regime.
1st March 2000 - East Timor Massacre
Insurgent militia massacre a village in East Timor and 8-man New Zealand Army detachment meant to guard the village.
The aftermath causes the fall of the New Zealand Prime Minister.
Joint New Zealand-Australian special forces conduct cross border raids, which lead to a drop in militia activity.
7 May 2000
Operation Pallister, the UK intervention in Sierra Leone begins. What starts as a casualty evacuation, is expanded into a mission supporting UN peacekeepers and training the Sierra Leone Army (SLA) to allow them to defeat the RUF. The operation is mostly completed by September 2000, with the last British training teams being replaced by an international force in 2001.
24 May 2000
Israel completes its unilateral withdrawal from southern Lebanon.
10 September 2000
Operation Barras - D Squadron, SAS, supported by a detachment from the SBS and A Company, 1st Battalion, The Parachute Regiment, rescue six members of a patrol from 1 Royal Irish Regiment. On 25 August 11 members of that regiment & one member of the SLA had been captured by a militia, styling itself as the ‘West Side Boys’. 5 of the hostages were released on 31 August.
The British hostages, an SLA officer and a group of Sierra Leonean civilians are successfully rescued, at a cost 1 member of the SAS being killed and 12 other members of the force being wounded. At least 25 members of the ‘West Side Boys’ are killed and 18 captured. The operation effectively destroys the ‘West Side Boys’ as a group by either killing, or capturing its leadership.
7 November 2000
Colin Powell elected as the 43rd President of the United States in a landslide, defeating Vice President Al Gore. President Clinton did not seek reelection. George W. Bush, the Governor of Texas, is elected as the 47th Vice President of the United States.
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World History in TLW - 2001
2001
20 January 2001
Colin Powell is sworn in as the 43rd President of the United States.
4 November 2001
Daniel Ortega is elected President of Nicaragua, and his Sandinista Party wins a majority of seats in the National Assembly. Seeking to avoid the renewed ire of the United States, Ortega declines a generous Soviet arms package, but does accept economic aid. However, Ortega does embark on a modest expansion of his armed forces.
20 January 2001
Colin Powell is sworn in as the 43rd President of the United States.
4 November 2001
Daniel Ortega is elected President of Nicaragua, and his Sandinista Party wins a majority of seats in the National Assembly. Seeking to avoid the renewed ire of the United States, Ortega declines a generous Soviet arms package, but does accept economic aid. However, Ortega does embark on a modest expansion of his armed forces.
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World History in TLW - 2002
2002
22 February 2002
In Angola, UNITA leader Jonas Savimbi is killed in a battle with government troops.
26 July 2002
Cuba and the USSR sign an agreement providing for the modernization of the Cuban naval and air defense forces. That same day the Cuban Defense Minister, Raúl Castro, announces the formation of the 26th of July Division, an elite armored division described as the “Sentinels of the Revolution.”
4 August 2002
In West Australia, four foreign tourists (one British, one Canadian, two American) are killed in a roadside ambush by Indonesian special forces. Attack leads to widespread condemnation of Indonesia.
22 February 2002
In Angola, UNITA leader Jonas Savimbi is killed in a battle with government troops.
26 July 2002
Cuba and the USSR sign an agreement providing for the modernization of the Cuban naval and air defense forces. That same day the Cuban Defense Minister, Raúl Castro, announces the formation of the 26th of July Division, an elite armored division described as the “Sentinels of the Revolution.”
4 August 2002
In West Australia, four foreign tourists (one British, one Canadian, two American) are killed in a roadside ambush by Indonesian special forces. Attack leads to widespread condemnation of Indonesia.
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World History in TLW - 2003
2003
Victoria River Raid
Indonesian forces staged a coordinated attack - commandos, air-launched cruise missiles, and submarine-launched cruise missiles - on Australian military facilities in the northern part of Australia.
The RAAF conducts retaliatory raid on Indonesian air base the raid was launched from.
In the aftermath, the Australian government moves to accelerate and expand the expansion of the Australian Defense Forces.
16 February 2003
From reports coming out from behind the Iron Curtain it appears that dissent is again rearing its head within Poland, the last time being during the Solidarity crisis of 1981, when the Soviet Union nearly invaded.
There have been growing numbers of strikes, go slows, and public demonstrations, and civil disobedience, which Polish police, and troops have been reportedly increasingly reluctant to put down.
25 April 2003
The ‘April Crisis’ in South Africa. Soviet allies in southern Africa, possibly with Soviet assistance, carry out a terror campaign of assassinations and bombings in an attempt to destabilize South Africa.
At the conclusion of the Crisis, South Africa speaks to the UK about resurrecting the Simonstown Agreement, and possibly adding the US as a signatory.
25 August 2003
Angola requests the deployment of Cuban combat units and additional Soviet advisors in response to “British and American imperialism and neo-colonialist adventurism in southern Africa.”
Victoria River Raid
Indonesian forces staged a coordinated attack - commandos, air-launched cruise missiles, and submarine-launched cruise missiles - on Australian military facilities in the northern part of Australia.
The RAAF conducts retaliatory raid on Indonesian air base the raid was launched from.
In the aftermath, the Australian government moves to accelerate and expand the expansion of the Australian Defense Forces.
16 February 2003
From reports coming out from behind the Iron Curtain it appears that dissent is again rearing its head within Poland, the last time being during the Solidarity crisis of 1981, when the Soviet Union nearly invaded.
There have been growing numbers of strikes, go slows, and public demonstrations, and civil disobedience, which Polish police, and troops have been reportedly increasingly reluctant to put down.
25 April 2003
The ‘April Crisis’ in South Africa. Soviet allies in southern Africa, possibly with Soviet assistance, carry out a terror campaign of assassinations and bombings in an attempt to destabilize South Africa.
At the conclusion of the Crisis, South Africa speaks to the UK about resurrecting the Simonstown Agreement, and possibly adding the US as a signatory.
25 August 2003
Angola requests the deployment of Cuban combat units and additional Soviet advisors in response to “British and American imperialism and neo-colonialist adventurism in southern Africa.”
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World History in TLW - 2004
2004
April 2004
In the Caribbean, a Soviet naval task force centered on the new nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, Smolensk, stops in Havana, Cuba. Upon departing, the task force conducts exercises in the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea with the Cuban Navy. The task force sails south and conducts training exercises with the Nicaraguan military, before sailing to Caracas for a brief stop before crossing the Atlantic.
May – June 2004
The Smolensk task force stops in Angola before heading south to round the Cape of Good Hope. After entering the Indian Ocean, the task force sails to Aden, Yemen for military exercise with Soviet and Yemeni forces. The task force next makes for Jakarta, Indonesia and later trains with Indonesian forces in the Timor Sea, to the great alarm of Australia. Following a stop over at Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam, the Smolensk makes for her new homeport at Vladivostok.
2 November 2004
President Colin Powel wins reelection as President of the United States, defeating Senator John Kerry.
26 December 2004
The Indian Ocean Earthquake and Tsunami.
April 2004
In the Caribbean, a Soviet naval task force centered on the new nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, Smolensk, stops in Havana, Cuba. Upon departing, the task force conducts exercises in the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea with the Cuban Navy. The task force sails south and conducts training exercises with the Nicaraguan military, before sailing to Caracas for a brief stop before crossing the Atlantic.
May – June 2004
The Smolensk task force stops in Angola before heading south to round the Cape of Good Hope. After entering the Indian Ocean, the task force sails to Aden, Yemen for military exercise with Soviet and Yemeni forces. The task force next makes for Jakarta, Indonesia and later trains with Indonesian forces in the Timor Sea, to the great alarm of Australia. Following a stop over at Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam, the Smolensk makes for her new homeport at Vladivostok.
2 November 2004
President Colin Powel wins reelection as President of the United States, defeating Senator John Kerry.
26 December 2004
The Indian Ocean Earthquake and Tsunami.
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World History in TLW - 2005
2005
16 February 2005
In Israel, the Knesset approves the plan to evacuate all Israeli settlers and military forces from the Gaza Strip.
5 April 2005 (D-17)
NATO receives warning of impending Soviet attack.
10 April 2005 (D-12)
The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and the President of the United States hold a secret summit at Chequers. Both leaders agree to move up and expand previously scheduled military exercises.
U.S.S. Kittyhawk battle group arrives in the Persian Gulf.
12 April 2005 (D-10)
Norway begins a limited mobilization for reserve units.
13 April 2005 (D-9)
The USSR prepares to implement plans for a pre-emptive war with the West.
Norway requests military assistance from its NATO allies.
14 April 2005 (D-8)
NATO M-Day
16 April 2005 -(M+2 / D-6)
Norway begins a general mobilization and prepares to transition to war.
17 April 2005 -(M+3 / D-5)
NATO Council of Ministers reject Soviet diplomatic note which had demanded that NATO cease its exercises and stay out of Soviet internal affairs.
UK Home Office issues Emergency Phase One (Warning Stand-by).
Her Majesty, The Queen signs Queen’s Order Two.
19 April 2005 (M+5 / D-3)
USS Nimitz carrier battle group departs Singapore and sails for Diego Garcia.
20 April 2005 (M+6 / D-2)
Soviet special forces attack both the UK and French entrances to the Channel Tunnel and attempt to destroy the tunnel. The assault forces are defeated and the explosives they planted are disarmed.
SACEUR moves all NATO forces to full alert.
Norwegian forces move to Full Alert.
US ground forces begin to arrive in Greece and Turkey.
USS Nimitz carrier battle group clears Strait of Malacca.
21 April 2005 (M+7 / D-1)
East German commandos prematurely launch an attack on NAS Nordholz, FRG. East German commandos prematurely launch an attack on NAS Nordholz, FRG. The attackers are detected before they can penetrate the base and are defeated.
22 April 2005 (D-Day)
Outbreak of war
16 February 2005
In Israel, the Knesset approves the plan to evacuate all Israeli settlers and military forces from the Gaza Strip.
5 April 2005 (D-17)
NATO receives warning of impending Soviet attack.
10 April 2005 (D-12)
The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and the President of the United States hold a secret summit at Chequers. Both leaders agree to move up and expand previously scheduled military exercises.
U.S.S. Kittyhawk battle group arrives in the Persian Gulf.
12 April 2005 (D-10)
Norway begins a limited mobilization for reserve units.
13 April 2005 (D-9)
The USSR prepares to implement plans for a pre-emptive war with the West.
Norway requests military assistance from its NATO allies.
14 April 2005 (D-8)
NATO M-Day
16 April 2005 -(M+2 / D-6)
Norway begins a general mobilization and prepares to transition to war.
17 April 2005 -(M+3 / D-5)
NATO Council of Ministers reject Soviet diplomatic note which had demanded that NATO cease its exercises and stay out of Soviet internal affairs.
UK Home Office issues Emergency Phase One (Warning Stand-by).
Her Majesty, The Queen signs Queen’s Order Two.
19 April 2005 (M+5 / D-3)
USS Nimitz carrier battle group departs Singapore and sails for Diego Garcia.
20 April 2005 (M+6 / D-2)
Soviet special forces attack both the UK and French entrances to the Channel Tunnel and attempt to destroy the tunnel. The assault forces are defeated and the explosives they planted are disarmed.
SACEUR moves all NATO forces to full alert.
Norwegian forces move to Full Alert.
US ground forces begin to arrive in Greece and Turkey.
USS Nimitz carrier battle group clears Strait of Malacca.
21 April 2005 (M+7 / D-1)
East German commandos prematurely launch an attack on NAS Nordholz, FRG. East German commandos prematurely launch an attack on NAS Nordholz, FRG. The attackers are detected before they can penetrate the base and are defeated.
22 April 2005 (D-Day)
Outbreak of war
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