Asia's economic rise has benefited Australian immensely in commercial terms. From a security perspective, however, it presents a raft of potentially significant dilemmas. This course examines the immense promise and potential strategic pitfalls that confront Australia at the dawn of the so-called Asian century. Questions to be examined in this course include: might Australia be forced to make a choice between its leading trading partner China and its closest security ally the United States if and when strategic competition deepens between these two regional heavyweights? What alternative security arrangements might Australia seek as the relative strategic weight of its American ally declines in the face of Asia's rise? How might Australia compensate for the fact that it might no longer be able to maintain a clear military technological edge over many of its increasingly prosperous Southeast Asian neighbours? And will Australia be forced to cede ground in its own South Pacific sphere of influence as Asia's great powers become increasingly interested and engaged in this part of the world?

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

1. To provide course members with a greater empirical understanding of the range of national security challenges confronting Australia at the dawn of the so-called 'Asian century', both through the material delivered in lectures, as well as via the reading material assigned.
2. To provide course members with a series of analytical frameworks for better understanding the complexities of the national security challenges confronting Australia at the dawn of the Asian century.
3. To assist course members with developing the skills required to clearly and confidently articulate their ideas regarding Australia's national security challenges in the Asian century through in-class discussions, a variety of written assessments and tutorial based activities.

Recommended Resources

There is no essential preliminary reading for this course, but you are encouraged to explore these policy papers before we start:

• National Defence Strategy 2024
• Defence Strategic Review 2023
• Foreign Policy White Paper 2017
• Defence White Paper 2016
• Australia in the Asian Century White Paper 2012

Staff Feedback

Students will be given feedback in the following forms in this course:

• Written comments
• Feedback to the whole class, to groups and individuals

Student Feedback

ANU is committed to the demonstration of educational excellence and regularly seeks feedback from students. Students are encouraged to offer feedback directly to their Course Convener or through their College and Course representatives (if applicable). The feedback given in these surveys is anonymous and provides the Colleges, University Education Committee and Academic Board with opportunities to recognise excellent teaching, and opportunities for improvement. The Surveys and Evaluation website provides more information on student surveys at ANU and reports on the feedback provided on ANU courses.

Class Schedule

Week/Session	Summary of Activities	Assessment
1	Course overview and introduction
2	MODULE ONE: The Practice of Australian Security History of Australia’s security policy
3	Girt by sea? The Indo-Pacific as strategic imagination
4	Great power politics
5	MODULE TWO: Australia and Its RegionRegional players and institutions
6	Taiwan and the South China Sea
7	South Pacific and Antarctica
8	MODULE THREE: Borderless Threats and Domestic SecurityAustralia’s defence capabilities
9	Cyber and technology
10	Human insecurity: forced migration and climate change
11	Maritime security and ocean governance
12	The Future of Australian Security

Tutorial Registration

Via MyTimetable. Please note tutorial registrations will close at the end of the first week of semester, and commence in the second week of semester.

Assessment Summary

Assessment task	Value	Due Date	Return of assessment
Tutorial Participation	10 %	*	*
Reflective review	15 %	12/08/2024	30/08/2024
Essay plan	10 %	16/09/2024	04/10/2024
Policy Brief	25 %	08/10/2024	25/10/2024
Final essay	40 %	*	*

* If the Due Date and Return of Assessment date are blank, see the Assessment Tab for specific Assessment Task details

Policies

ANU has educational policies, procedures and guidelines, which are designed to ensure that staff and students are aware of the University’s academic standards, and implement them. Students are expected to have read the Academic Misconduct Rule before the commencement of their course. Other key policies and guidelines include:

• Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure
• Special Assessment Consideration Policy and General Information
• Student Surveys and Evaluations
• Deferred Examinations
• Student Complaint Resolution Policy and Procedure

Assessment Requirements

The ANU is using Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the ANU Online website Students may choose not to submit assessment items through Turnitin. In this instance you will be required to submit, alongside the assessment item itself, hard copies of all references included in the assessment item.

Moderation of Assessment

Marks that are allocated during Semester are to be considered provisional until formalised by the College examiners meeting at the end of each Semester. If appropriate, some moderation of marks might be applied prior to final results being released.

Assessment Task 1

Tutorial Participation

Contribution to tutorial discussions.

Assessment Task 2

Reflective review

· Word count: 800 (exclude references)

· Due: Monday 12 August 10:00am

· Return date: Friday 30 August 11:55pm

· Weighting: 15 percent

This assessment is a reflection of the readings. You will be assessed your understanding of the arguments and your ability to analyse and evaluate the arguments.

Learning outcome

· Demonstrate understanding of the key themes covered in Module 1

· Apply knowledge by comparing and evaluating the main discussions regarding Australia’s security

· Cultivate self-reflection skills to engage critically with the scholarly debate

Word count penalty: Students must observe the prescribed word count (a 10% allowance under/over is permitted). Submissions that do not adhere to this requirement will be penalised 2% for each 5% (or part thereof) over/under the permitted word count range. The word count includes all main text, headings, tables, text boxes and footnotes/endnotes with substantive text (i.e. something other than referencing, such as explanatory notes).

Assessment Task 3

Essay plan

· Word count: 500 (exclude references)

· Due: Monday 16 September 10:00am

· Return date: Friday 4 October 11:55pm

· Weighting: 10 percent

You need to write an academic research paper as your final assignment. Before that, you will write a 500-word essay plan to receive feedback from us.

Learning outcomes

· Develop interests in a specific area of Australia’s security policy

· Develop the skill to create interesting and important research questions

· Strengthen writing abilities for clarity and conciseness

· Develop the ability to locate and evaluate relevant academic sources

· Cultivate the capacity to actively seek constructive feedback

Word count penalty: Students must observe the prescribed word count (a 10% allowance under/over is permitted). Submissions that do not adhere to this requirement will be penalised 2% for each 5% (or part thereof) over/under the permitted word count range. The word count includes all main text, headings, tables, text boxes and footnotes/endnotes with substantive text (i.e. something other than referencing, such as explanatory notes).

Assessment Task 4

Policy Brief

· Word count: 1,200 (exclude references)

· Due: Tuesday 8 October 10:00am

· Return date: Friday 25 October 11:55pm

· Weighting: 25 percent

As a policy officer of the Australian government, your task is to write a 1,200-word policy recommendation brief focusing on Australia's security policy concerning a specific region or country. Your brief should identify the background, debates, and facts related to the issue and, through your analysis, present a set of credible options for the government to consider, along with your recommendations.

Learning outcomes

· Demonstrate understanding of the chosen region’s geopolitical environment and Australia’s security policy

· Apply critical analytical skills

· Formulate policy recommendations based on analysis and evaluation

· Enhance proficiency in drafting day-to-day policy briefs

Word count penalty: Students must observe the prescribed word count (a 10% allowance under/over is permitted). Submissions that do not adhere to this requirement will be penalised 2% for each 5% (or part thereof) over/under the permitted word count range. The word count includes all main text, headings, tables, text boxes and footnotes/endnotes with substantive text (i.e. something other than referencing, such as explanatory notes).

Assessment Task 5

Final essay

· Word count: 2,500 (exclude references)

· Due: Monday 4 November 10:00am (first week of exam period)

· Return date: Course result release date

· Weighting: 40 percent

After receiving feedback from your tutors, you will develop your essay plan into a fully structured 2,500 words academic research essay.

Learning outcomes

· Comprehend a specific Australia’s security policy area

· Synthesise knowledge gained throughout the entire course

· Develop the skill to formulate original arguments with support of evidence

· Enhance writing skills to meet academic standards

· Demonstrate the capability to critically evaluate diverse perspectives

· Incorporate received feedback during the writing process

Word count penalty: Students must observe the prescribed word count (a 10% allowance under/over is permitted). Submissions that do not adhere to this requirement will be penalised 2% for each 5% (or part thereof) over/under the permitted word count range. The word count includes all main text, headings, tables, text boxes and footnotes/endnotes with substantive text (i.e. something other than referencing, such as explanatory notes).

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Online Submission

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Late Submission

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Accepted academic practice for referencing sources that you use in presentations can be found via the links on the Wattle site, under the file named “ANU and College Policies, Program Information, Student Support Services and Assessment”. Alternatively, you can seek help through the Students Learning Development website.

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