Strategy & Security in the Asia-Pacific

CISS6002

This unit focuses on the strategic dynamics of the Asia-Pacific region and the security challenges it faces. It combines a grounding in International Relations theory, and concepts of strategy and security, with a series of dedicated country profiles. Issues such as great power rivalry, nuclear proliferation, terrorism, piracy, and environmental degradation are all considered. The overall objective of the unit is to engage with issues and arguments about strategy and security that relate specifically to the Asia-Pacific region. Teaching and learning take place via a combination of lectures, student-led seminars, and independent research.

Unit of study details

Unit of study level: Postgraduate

Credit points: 6

Commencing semesters: 1

Further unit of study information

Unit of study handbook: CISS6002

Costs and scholarships information: Costs and Scholarships

Final dates to withdraw from units of study: Census Dates

Available for study abroad and exchange: Yes

Our courses that offer this unit of study

• Master of Public Policy
• Master of International Studies
• Master of International Security
• Graduate Diploma in Public Policy
• Graduate Diploma in International Studies
• Graduate Diploma in International Security
• Graduate Certificate in International Studies
• Graduate Certificate in Public Policy
• Graduate Certificate in International Security
• Master of International Law