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Department of International Relations · ANU College of Asia and the Pacific
Great power politics is an enduring feature of world politics. This course will critically analyse the theoretical, conceptual and historical perspectives on the drivers and dynamics of great power politics. It will examine the concept of ‘great power’, the motivations of great power statecraft and behaviour, the roles and responsibilities of great powers, and their impact on regional and global order. The empirical focus will be centred on US-China great power politics, arguably the most consequential bilateral relationship in contemporary world politics. The course will examine the evolution of the US-China relationship, their great power ambitions and strategies, the intensifying politics of hegemonic ordering, and the implications of US-China great power politics for global order.
Essay Outline
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3
Seminar Presentation
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4
Policy Paper
Learning outcomes 2, 3, 4, 5
Research Essay
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Approximately 130 hours comprising seminars as well as associated preparation, independent study and assessment time. Please note that this is a general guide, averaged over the semester and the final hours ultimately depend on the individual's ability in reading and writing.
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