Select and research one of the questions below. They are constructively aligned with the weekly topics.

1. Select and research one of the questions below. They are constructively aligned with the weekly topics.
2. Write a 2000-word research essay that conforms to La Trobe referencing guidelines. Word count excludes footnotes and bibliography, but includes long discursive notes.
3. Refer to at least 10 sources including at least six academic sources and a government document. Avoid net-only sources where the quality can not be verified.
4. Submit your work via the Turnitin link on LMS.

Questions

1. Which theoretical perspective best explains the nature of Australian foreign policy?
2. Is the alliance with the United States of America an indispensable element of Australia’s foreign policy?
3. How should Australian foreign policy makers respond to the rise of China?
4. Should Australia support Japan becoming a normal nation?
5. How can the Australian government best manage the challenges it faces in its relations with Indonesia?
6. What have been the objectives of Australian policy in the South Pacific and how successful have they been?
7. How have Australian governments responded to climate change? Why have they responded in this way?
8. Has Australian government’s response to asylum seekers served Australian interests?
9. Does Australian development assistance serve Australian interests?
10. How should the Australian state respond to the threat posed by terrorism?