Strategic Cultures and Grand Strategies in the Indo-Pacific

Undergraduate | 2026

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Mode
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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
POLI 2008
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Course ID
200983
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East, Adelaide City Campus West, Magill
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
Society and Culture
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Daniel Biro
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Course level
2
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

This course offers an in-depth exploration of the strategic dynamics in the Indo-Pacific, highlighting the integration of material and cultural factors in the conceptualisation and practice of grand strategy. It examines how states, from superpowers to middle powers, assess and navigate global challenges and opportunities, to formulate and implement strategies that align with their circumstances in the prevailing international order. Students will learn to analyse geopolitical developments and regional security issues, applying the analytical framework of strategic culture to understand the varied strategic approaches of different states in the region. 

  • Conceptual Foundations
  • Applied Case Studies

Course learning outcomes

  • Conduct independent research utilising a variety of sources relating to the range of concepts covered in this course.
  • Assess and review specialised literature, including national security strategy white papers, around the concepts covered in this course.
  • Foster constructive dialogue by clearly and respectfully articulating your views on contested concepts and controversial policies while actively listening to and valuing alternative points of view
  • Compare and contrast the way in which various state actors relate to the concept of Indo-Pacific, and the way in which they perceive and deal with existing and emerging threats shaping power dynamics in the Indo-Pacific region
  • Evaluate the impact cultural factors, including aspects of identity, habits of practice, key values and historical memories, have on the design and the implementation of grand strategies of various categories of powers in the Indo-Pacific region.

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

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