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Geopolitical security in the Indo-Pacific

ATS1056

Synopsis

This unit will provide you with a wide-ranging introduction to the core geopolitical challenges in the Indo-Pacific region, including great power competition; emerging and middle powers; competing regional and international organisations; democratic versus authoritarian states; liberal versus illiberal values; developmental and human security challenges; climate change; and migration and refugee flows. In this unit, you will learn through case-study materials, in-class group discussions and presentations from specialists in the area.

This unit will provide you with a wide-ranging introduction to the core geopolitical challenges in the Indo-Pacific region, including great power competition; emerging and middle powers; competing regional and international organisations; democratic versus authoritarian states; liberal versus illiberal values; developmental and human security challenges; climate change; and migration and refugee flows. In this unit, you will learn through case-study materials, in-class group discussions and presentations from specialists in the area.

Sourced from the Monash Handbook 2026.

Quick facts

Credit points
6
Level
1
Audience
Undergraduate
Type
Coursework
School
Faculty of Arts
Faculty
Politics and International Relations
Handbook year
2026

Prerequisites

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Offerings (2)

  • Second semesterCaulfield · ON-CAMPUS / Clayton · ON-CAMPUS

Listed in 2 areas of study

  • International relationsLevel 1 gateway units
  • International relationsGateway units