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.
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 30106
Section LE01
Size 75
Available 49
Class number 30046
Section TU01
Size 25
Available 13
Class number 30045
Section TU02
Size 25
Available 19
Class number 30044
Section TU03
Size 25
Available 17
Magill
Class number 30107
Section LE01
Size 75
Available 71
Class number 27336
Section TU01
Size 25
Available 24
Class number 27335
Section TU02
Size 25
Available 24
Class number 28516
Section TU05
Size 25
Available 23
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