area of study 2: power in the asia-pacific
study design
Outcome 2
On completion of this unit you should be able to Analyse and evaluate types and forms of power as used by a specific Asia-Pacific state in the region in pursuit of its national interest. |
Key Knowledge
To achieve this outcome you will need to have an understanding about the following: Key terms:
The types and forms of power used by ONE Asia-Pacific state in the region: the elements of national interest and the factors that shape the national interest. Types of forms of power: hard, soft, military, economic, political, diplomatic and cultural. The main foreign policy instruments used to try and achieve differing national interests: diplomacy, trade, aid, military power. |
Key Skills
In this outcome you will also work on the following skills, you will be able to:
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exam preparation
This area of study is usually tested using a combination of short answers and extended responses.
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learning tasks
Week 9: China, the Rising Dragon in the Asia-Pacific
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Week 10: Chinese National Interest
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Week 11: China's hard and soft power foreign policy
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Week 12/13: Evaluating Instruments of Foreign Policy
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