Episodes
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4.2 - Foreign Aid (Aus)
In this episode I discuss Australia' use of foreign aid and ODA in the Solomon Islands.
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4.2 - Cultural Power (Aus)
In this episode I explore the New Colombo Plan (NCP) as an example of Australian cultural power.
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4.2 - Political Power (Aus)
In this episode I outline how Australia uses its political power through the foreign interference laws to achieve its core interests.
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4.2 - Diplomatic Power (Aus)
In this episode we review Australia's use of diplomacy at the Pacific Island Forum as a means of addressing regional issues like development and climate change.
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4.2 - Economic Power & Trade (Aus)
In this episode I discuss how Australia uses economic power in the form of trade to achieve different interests. This can also be used as an example of how Australia responds to a regional issue like development.
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4.2 - Military Power (Aus)
In this episode I review Australia' use of military power as a response to a regional issue like people movement.
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4.2 - Australia's National Interests
In this episode I review the different perspectives of Australia's national interests in the Indo-Pacific region.
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4.1 - Aid
This episode explores China' use of aid in the Solomon Islands.
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4.1 - Cultural Power
In this episode we explore China's Confucius Institutes as an example of cultural power.
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4.1 - Political Power
In this episode we review China' 2020 national security laws over Hong Kong as an example of political power.
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4.1 - Diplomatic Power
In this episode I discuss the Belt and Road Forum as an example of Chinese diplomatic power.
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4.1 - Economic Power & Trade
In this episode we explore China's use of trade and trade sanctions as a foreign policy instrument.
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4.1 - Military Power
This episode provides an overview of Chinese military power, with a particular focus on the use of military exercises in the China-Taiwan Strait.
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4.1 - China's National Interest Objectives
This episode will explore how China defines its core objectives, including security, economic prosperity, regional relationships and regional standing. It will unpack the competing perspectives of these interests and how they are both multi-faceted and change over time.
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3.2 - Challenges & Consequences
In this episode I explore the challenges and consequences for stability and change associated with the armed conflict in Ukraine.
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3.2 - Non-State Actors
In this episode I review the perspectives, interests and responses of both the HRW and EOC.
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3.2 - State Responses
In this episode I discuss the perspectives, interests and responses of the USA and UK (amongst others) in terms of addressing the conflict in Ukraine. Some of these responses drive cooperation and change, whereas others promote self-interest and do little to move the conflict away from the...
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3.2 - United Nations
This episode explores the responses, perspectives and interests of the United Nations in responding to the war in Ukraine. It also discusses the use of diplomacy and international law as a means of resolving the conflict.
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3.2 - Causes & Nature of Armed Conflict (Ukraine)
This episode explores the defining characteristics / nature of the armed conflict in Ukraine, as well as its primary causes.
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3.1 - Challenges, Consequences, Stability & Change
In this episode we explore the challenges and consequences of global efforts to resolve climate change. I also discuss how concepts of stability, change and significance can be applied to this global issue.
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3.1 - State Responses
This week we explore the interests, perspectives and responses of states to the global issue of climate change.
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3.1 - Causes & Global Interconnectedness
In this episode I explain two causes of climate change as a global issue. I also discuss the potential benefits and challenges of living in a interconnected world when it comes to addressing this issue.
About this show
The week's top stories relating to VCE Australian & Global Politics.
Hosted by
Henry Willis
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