Overview

This topic explores the relationship between Australia and the U.S. by critically analysing the main dynamics and patterns shaping the Alliance. The topic analyses the emerging strategic challenges facing the Alliance, emphasizing the main security threats and challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. To do so, the topic focuses on the … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Aims

This topic aims to:

  • Provide students with a comprehensive historical overview of the relationship between the U.S. and Australia
  • Outline the main dynamics and strategic challenges shaping the relationship between the Australia and U.S.
  • Enable students to use this knowledge to critically analyse the emerging challenges facing the alliance in the Indo-Pacific
  • Develop student’s analytical capacities and skills for written and oral communication

Learning outcomes

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
1.
Identify and explain the main trends and dynamics shaping the Australian and U.S. relationship
2.
Identify and explain the main actors, institutions, relationships, and dynamics shaping the Alliance’s policy in the Indo-Pacific
3.
Critically analyse the emerging challenges facing the alliance in the Indo-Pacific
4.
Demonstrate written and oral argumentation about the Alliance

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