This course has three aims. The first is to explore and explain the nature of power politics as a mode of international relations. The second is to explore specifically the power politics of Asia today, and try to understand what is happening and where it is going. And the third is to explore some concepts and ideas that can help us understand power politics better. The study of power politics is central to any study of strategy, but it is especially interesting and important in Asia today, because Asia is right now in the throes of a major power-political revolution as a radical change in the distribution of wealth and power overtakes the old order and forces the creation of a new one. We will explore this process closely in the course, by looking at how key regional powers are trying to position themselves in the new order of the Asian Century, and how their interests and aims interact with one another in the regional strategic system.

Learning Outcomes

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

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the factors — historical, social, political, economic and cultural — which shape grand strategies of key Asia-Pacific powers.
2. Evaluate and critically assess the new power politics of Asia and how power politics in the region is changing.
3. Compare and contrast the grand strategies of a diverse range of Asia-Pacific states.
4. Conduct scholarly research, express ideas and construct evidence-based arguments in both written and oral form lectures, class room discussions, tutorials and a variety of written assessments.

Research-Led Teaching

The seminars for this course are delivered primarily by Professor Taylor, who is an internationally-recognised authority on Asia's Power Politics. His writings on this subject have been published in prominent international outlets, including Survival, The Washington Quarterly, International Affairs, The Pacific Review and Review of International Studies. Professor Taylor is the author or editor of 12 books, including The Four Flashpoints: How Asia Goes to War, which was published by Black Inc in 2018.

Field Trips

N/A

Additional Course Costs

There are no additional class costs associated with this course.

Examination Material or equipment

N/A

Required Resources

Required readings for each session are available from the course Wattle site.

Recommended Resources

A list of recommended readings for each topic is available from the course Wattle site.

Staff Feedback

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

• Written comments
• Verbal comments
• Feedback to the whole class, to groups, to 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	What is Power Politics? What is Asia?	5 March
2	What does China want?	12 March
3	A new US-China Cold War?	19 March
4	Without America: Who else could check China?	26 March
5	Is there an Asian arms race?	2 April (Commentary assignment due 30 March)
6	Asia's Cuban Missile crises? Korea and Taiwan	30 April
7	Tinderboxes on water? East and South China Sea	7 May
8	Can architecture tame Asia's power politics?	14 May (Research essay due 11 May)
9	What are Australia's choices?	21 May
10	What is Asia's strategic future?	28 May

Tutorial Registration

N/A

Assessment Summary

Assessment task	Value	Due Date	Return of assessment	Learning Outcomes
Commentary	20 %	30/03/2020	20/04/2020	2,4
Research Essay	40 %	11/05/2020	01/06/2020	1,2,4
Take home examination	40 %	08/06/2020	02/07/2020	1,2,3,4

* 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.

Participation

N/A

Examination(s)

The course includes a take home examination, held during the end of semester examination period.

Assessment Task 1

Commentary

Due 11:55pm, Monday 30 March 2020 via Turnitin

1500 words. Detailed assignment instructions are provided on the course Wattle site. An in-class academic skills session for this assignment will also be provided.

Assessment Task 2

Research Essay

Due 11:55pm, Monday 11 May 2020 via Turnitin

2500 words. Detailed assignment instructions are provided on the course Wattle site. An in-class academic skills session for this assignment will also be provided.

Assessment Task 3

Take home examination

To be held in end of semester examination period. Dates TBA.

Take home exam consisting of a two short (1,000-1,500 word) essay-style questions to be completed over a three-day timeframe. Detailed assignment instructions will be provided on the course Wattle site. An in-class academic skills session for this assignment will also be provided.

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Online Submission

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Late Submission

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Referencing Requirements

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.

Extensions and Penalties

Extensions and late submission of assessment pieces are covered by the Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure The Course Convener may grant extensions for assessment pieces that are not examinations or take-home examinations. If you need an extension, you must request an extension in writing on or before the due date. If you have documented and appropriate medical evidence that demonstrates you were not able to request an extension on or before the due date, you may be able to request it after the due date.

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