Course

Australian Defence Policy: Concepts and Challenges - ZHSS8410

Faculty: UNSW Canberra at ADFA

School: School of Humanities and Social Sciences @ UNSW Canberra at ADFA

Course Outline: ZHSS8410 Course Outline

Campus: UNSW Canberra at ADFA

Career: Postgraduate

Units of Credit: 6

EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)

Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 2

Enrolment Requirements:

Restricted to students enrolled in Graduate Diploma or Masters programs.

CSS Contribution Charge: 1 (more info)

Tuition Fee: See Tuition Fee Schedule

Further Information: See Class Timetable

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Description

This course provides an in-depth understanding of the dynamics of Australia's strategic and defence policy and the challenges that it is facing in both determining priorities and bridging the gap between desired ends and available means. It examines how the current policies have evolved, the factors that will determine their future shape, and the options available for resolving current and prospective dilemmas. Attention is given to the balance between defence of Australia tasks and broader security commitments, to the tools for producing sustainable capacity (personnel, equipment and national support), and to the complexities of managing security relations with others.
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