Australian National Interests
Security, economic prosperity, regional relationships and regional standing.
What are the differences between internal and external perspectives?
Internal is within the state external is perspectives from global actors and other states
List the three FPIs.
Which three states are our relationship case studies?
China, USA, PNG
What are the two political consequences Australia's actions can contribute to that we study?
Political stability and political change
List three major security arrangements demonstrate Australia’s pursuit of security through its relationship with the USA.
ANZUS, AUKUS and Five Eyes; can accept others
What did Paul Keating criticise about AUKUS/Australia’s relationship with the USA, and which Australian national interest is at the centre of the debate?
He criticised Australia becoming too strategically tied/dependent on the USA
Education, liveability, multiculturalism
Why is diplomatic normalisation with China a challenge?
Australia wants to improve relations with China to support economic prosperity and regional relationships; souring relationships and competing security interests are undermining the normalisation of diplomacy
What is the difference between political stability and political change?
Stability = continuity of existing political arrangements, relationships or order. Change = Shift in the balance of powers
Fkn heaps here; Mr. Psilos to decide
Critical; more focused on climate change and environmental disaster, believe that Australia's interests undermine theirs
The expression of Australia's political power comes from what legislation?
At least two of the acts, UNCLOS, Migration, Eshjot act plus investmenet in border seucirty
PNG joined China’s Belt and Road Initiative in 2018. Why is this evidence of a challenge for Australia?
Reducing Australian influence and challenging Australia’s regional standing, relationships and security interests
How can Australia’s 2023 Bilateral Security Agreement with PNG contribute to political stability?
It strengthens security cooperation and PNG’s capacity to respond to security challenges, while maintaining Australia as a major security partner
Explain how Australia’s pursuit of security can undermine another national interest.
AUKUS/US alignment strengthens security but can increase tensions with China, undermining regional relationships or potentially economic prosperity.
Which former PNG PM described Australian aid to PNG as “boomerang aid,” and what perspective does this represent?
Michael Somare; critical of Australian aid and its benefits returning to Australia.
Describe Australia's use of diplomatic power enhances its regional standing. Use at least two expamples.
IGGs, 55 diplomatic posts in Indo - Pacific, G20, PACER Plus, PIF, aiming to join UNSC in 2029 - improves standing as Australia shows a commitment to regional stability and an improvement in its relationships; but fkn heaps here, Mr Psilos to decide
What regional issue has Australia responded to through AUKUS, and what aspects of the issue concern Australia?
China's assertiveness; examples include Pacific influence, tug-of-war, South China Sea!
Explain how AUKUS can contribute to both political stability and political change at the same time
Stability: Australia argues stronger deterrence helps preserve regional security and the existing US-led order. Change: AUKUS increases Australian military capability, deepens US alignment and can intensify strategic competition with China.
Discuss the effectiveness of Australia achieving its national interests and regional relationships and standing.
Compare one external and one internal perspective on Australia's pursuit of one national interest (excluding security)
Quite a lot here; Mr. Psilos to decide
Pacific islands = PACER
Future Made = Coalition, BHP
PIF
Compare CHAFTA (2015) and AUSFTA (2005) and its impacts on Australia's economic power.
Lots, but trade imbalances, at least say that an FTA is a free trade agreement; Mr. Psilos to decide
How has Australia responded to China’s increasing assertiveness through AUKUS, and why has this response affected Australia’s relationships with both the USA and China?
Fkn heaps; Mr Psilos to decide
Discuss the extent to which Australia is contributing to political stability AND change in the Indo-Pacific
At least one example for stability and each and at least one limitation to the argument presented