Australian Foreign Policy

Essay Questions

1. 'The formulation of Australian foreign policy is dominated by domestic political considerations.' To what extent do you agree? (2004)

2. 'Australia is now a more effective global citizen due to the Howard government's foreign policy initiatives.' To what extent do you agree? (2004)

3. 'Foreign policy is formulated by the government, with little influence from public opinion and the opposition.' To what extent do you agree? (2003)

4. 'Australia lacks an independent foreign policy as a consequence of its relationship with the United States.' To what extent do you agree? (2003)

5. 'The Prime Minister is, compared with other factors, the most significant influence on the formulation of Australian foreign policy.' To what extent do you agree? (2002)

6. 'National security and the promotion of economic interests have dominated Australian foreign policy at the expense of Australia's reputation as a good global citizen.' To what extent do you agree? (2002)

7. "Regional security issues and relations with the United States still remain the focus of Australian foreign policy." To what extent do you agree? (2001)

8. Discuss the key elements that affect the formulation and implementation of Australian foreign policy. (2001)

9. "International and domestic issues are more significant influences than politicians on the formulation of Australian foreign policy." Discuss. (2000)

10. "In recent years, Australia's responsibility as a global citizen has been the key factor in the conduct of its foreign policy." Discuss the accuracy of this statement. (2000)

11. What are the main aims of Australia's foreign policy? To what extent are these aims achieved through economic, rather than other, means?

12. "Australian foreign policy has become too preoccupied with Asia. This has been to the detriment of our other international interests and obligations." To what extent do you agree with both parts of this statement?

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