Global Politics 2014

[AmericanBeauty]

Would it be like China's view on Confucius Colleges (national interest - cultural power) and how critics view it as propaganda? Lol sucks how we studied Australia and I have an example for China and not Australia -.-

Yeah. It's like censorship to education, forcing Confucius crap down their throats which I guess could be an interpretation of one of the national interests, probably harmonious society.

[Reus]

Yeah. It's like censorship to education, forcing Confucius crap down their throats which I guess could be an interpretation of one of the national interests, probably harmonious society.

Got any for Australia mate? I feel like Border Security/Immigration Policy has two opposing views however I don't have the evidence to back it up haha

[AmericanBeauty]

Got any for Australia mate? I feel like Border Security/Immigration Policy has two opposing views however I don't have the evidence to back it up haha

Uhm .. I'm pretty sure Australia signed a treaty that says they have to allow a certain amount of immigrants in per year who are escaping their terrible lives from previous states. Yet Abbott governments' stance with regards to immigration is to only allow 'skilled people' or people who can invest $500k into the economy, and to reject all boat people.

honestly not really sure haha. might need to find some, I'll have to find some for china as well.

[Vermilliona]

Yeah for Australia I'd just look at how the different political parties perceive/look to achieve the particular national interest, so for example for environmental security you'd talk about the Liberals and their 'direct action policy'/valuing of economic growth over environmental security and contrast that with the greens who see environmental security as their number 1 priority. I generally favour the Liberals vs Greens comparison because their policies contrast so much. So then for:

immigration/refugee policy: liberals value border security above all, greens want human rights/fulfill international obligations

relationship with the US: liberals love them some 'murica, while the greens are a bit more reticent regarding supporting the US in overseas engagements and anti-terrorism activites

trade not aid: liberals are more for increased trade and etc whereas greens want to keep aid and reach that 0.7 level of GDP that we agreed to


Reus: I suggest just reading through the preambles, highlighting the key words and seeing how they can be applied to the key knowledge points, that's where they're getting their questions from. Other left of field questions that could appear are:

evaluate the impact of TNCs on the global political arena

a questions about TNCs and NGOs in relation to causes and solutions to ethical issues

can mechanisms of global governance respond to and stop global crises (essay question maybe?)

does the notion of sovereignty present an insurmountable challenge to resolving crises

there could be others, so that's why I suggest looking through the preambles yourself

[Reus]

Yeah for Australia I'd just look at how the different political parties perceive/look to achieve the particular national interest, so for example for environmental security you'd talk about the Liberals and their 'direct action policy'/valuing of economic growth over environmental security and contrast that with the greens who see environmental security as their number 1 priority. I generally favour the Liberals vs Greens comparison because their policies contrast so much. So then for:

immigration/refugee policy: liberals value border security above all, greens want human rights/fulfill international obligations

relationship with the US: liberals love them some 'murica, while the greens are a bit more reticent regarding supporting the US in overseas engagements and anti-terrorism activites

trade not aid: liberals are more for increased trade and etc whereas greens want to keep aid and reach that 0.7 level of GDP that we agreed to


Reus: I suggest just reading through the preambles, highlighting the key words and seeing how they can be applied to the key knowledge points, that's where they're getting their questions from. Other left of field questions that could appear are:

evaluate the impact of TNCs on the global political arena

a questions about TNCs and NGOs in relation to causes and solutions to ethical issues

can mechanisms of global governance respond to and stop global crises (essay question maybe?)

does the notion of sovereignty present an insurmountable challenge to resolving crises

there could be others, so that's why I suggest looking through the preambles yourself

THANK YOU!!! 

[christianb]

if they ask you to evaluate a countries use of economic power, for example china, wouldn't that translate through its trading relations?

[Reus]

if they ask you to evaluate a countries use of economic power, for example china, wouldn't that translate through its trading relations?

They won't ask a specific state nonetheless yep economic power can be exerted through FTA's etc...

[christianb]

if it says discuss the use of cultural power by one asia pacific state, can it be both internal and external to the state? because i know already that fi it says as a foreign policy instrument, it must be external to a state

[Reus]

if it says discuss the use of cultural power by one asia pacific state, can it be both internal and external to the state? because i know already that fi it says as a foreign policy instrument, it must be external to a state

Yes you're right in saying that if it said foreign policy it has to be an example external to the state. However I'm sure that if you were to discuss the use of cultural power of a given state, it would be in pursuit of national interest, where much is driven inside a state. So I'm guessing it's either internal or external.

[christianb]

Yes you're right in saying that if it said foreign policy it has to be an example external to the state. However I'm sure that if you were to discuss the use of cultural power of a given state, it would be in pursuit of national interest, where much is driven inside a state. So I'm guessing it's either internal or external.

Thankyou! 

[AmericanBeauty]

It would be internal. Cultural power can't to my knowledge be asked as a foreign policy instrument (or at least not with China) because it isn't a foreign policy instrument, just a power. On the other hand military power would be a foreign policy instrument and a power.

[Reus]

It would be internal. Cultural power can't to my knowledge be asked as a foreign policy instrument (or at least not with China) because it isn't a foreign policy instrument, just a power. On the other hand military power would be a foreign policy instrument and a power.

What about Australia's cultural influence of ABC's radio broadcast in the Asian Pacific? I'm sure that's external

[christianb]

I think that if it asks simply about its use of power, you are not restricted to discuss internally or externally, but both factors, especially since Chinas use of cultural power is seen through establishing tv networks and colleges worldwide.

[christianb]

Also any ideas for examples of chinas aid as a foreign policy instrument within one Asia pacific state?? struggling to find a specific example 

[AmericanBeauty]

What about Australia's cultural influence of ABC's radio broadcast in the Asian Pacific? I'm sure that's external

I dont think I expressed myself clearly enough. Cultural power can be used both internally and externally of a state, but it's objectives are towards achieving its own national interests. Therefore, when your talking about the power with regards to national i tests typically it would be internal. Sorry i don't really know what I'm saying I'm typing on phone I'll edit later