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Strategy and Security in the Indo-Pacific

Undergraduate | MAQ-PICX112 | 2018

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Examine the core nations and issues concerning security in the Indo-Pacific Region. Frame Australia’s position as a middle power, predict potential flashpoints, and explain the role of states and intergovernmental agencies in maintaining security.

Study method
100% online
Assessments
100% online
Entry requirements
No ATAR needed,
No prior study
Duration
-

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Strategy and Security in the Indo-Pacific

About this subject

  • Upon fulfilling the requirements of this subject, students will have the skills and knowledge to:

    1. Understand the key security challenges and drivers of insecurity in the contemporary Indo-Pacific region.
    2. Identify key actors in the Indo-Pacific region, and understand their interests and strategies.
    3.  Identify and explain potential flash points for regional conflict and insecurity.
    4.  Explain the role of regional states and intergovernmental organisations in maintaining Indo-Pacific security.
    5. Describe Australia's position and its security concerns in relation to the Indo-Pacific region.
    6. contrast Australian regional security interests with the interests of other Indo-Pacific states.

Entry requirements

No entry requirements

Study load

0.125 EFTSL
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