The discovery of a sea route between Europe and Asia did all of the following ... the surrounding areas, trade between Europe and Asia came to a complete halt, ...
In the 19th and 20th century, many Southeast Asian countries
suffered colonial domination by European powers. Thailand was the only
Southeast Asian state to escape colonial rule. The British and French decided
the country to be neutral territory and it remained independent.
New Zealand has had a three decade anti-nuclear campaign so it's safe to assume they are.
