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Asia-Pacific: Zone of Conflict or Peace? (POLS40016)

HonoursPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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This subject provides an examination of some important issues in Asia-Pacific international politics in the light of relevant theorizing, interpretations and debates. The topics for study will normally include the China-US-Japan triangle, the Taiwan and Korean conflicts, the international context of conflicts relating to Indonesia and the Southwest Pacific, Australian engagement in the Asia-Pacific, and new and emerging issues in the Asia-Pacific.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject students should:



  • understand the dynamics of international politics in the Asia-Pacific region in the light of relevant theorizing, interpretations and debates;
  • develop an understanding of the international roles of the United States, China and Japan in the Asia-Pacific;
  • understand the context of major conflicts in the Asia-Pacific relating to Taiwan and Korea;
  • have an understanding of the international context of conflicts relating to Indonesia and the Southwest Pacific;
  • be aware of some of the major issues in Australian engagement in the Asia-Pacific;
  • develop an understanding of the relevance of new and emerging international agenda issues to international politics in the Asia-Pacific.

Generic skills

On completion of this subject students should:

  • be able to demonstrate competence in critical, creative and theoretical thinking through essay writing, seminar discussion and presentations, conceptualising theoretical problems, forming judgments from conflicting evidence, and by critical analysis.

Last updated: 3 November 2022