International Relations of the Asia- Pacific (POLS7208)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2020
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
School
Politic Sc & Internat Studies
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
Internal
Class hours
2 Seminar hours
Incompatible
POLS7202, GT730, GO843
Assessment methods
Project plan, Article review and Research essay
Course enquiries
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
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Course description
This course explores the politics, economics and international relations of the Asia Pacific region at both the intra- and inter-regional levels. Particular attention is paid to influence of historical factors and domestic politics on the construction and evolution of foreign policies, and their impact on East Asian international relations. The course examines the possibility of hegemonic competition between the US, China and Japan in the evolving regional order, and the role of ASEAN in advancing East Asian forms of regionalism. The intention of the course is to: provide an understanding of East-Asia's post-war development; understand relations with the US; and critically reflect on how East Asian affairs and politics are incorporated in the discipline of International Relations.
