This assessment task is designed as a concept test to allow you to demonstrate your understanding of various explanations of Australian foreign policy.

Purpose/Rationale

This short assignment is designed to orient you to thinking about the national interest and to provide early feedback on your progress.

The questions you need to answer are:

· "What is Australia’s National Interest?"

· “How do you know what the national interest is?”

· “Who decides what the national interest is?”

· “Can the national interest change? If so, how?

This assignment will contribute 10% to your overall grade.

Task Details

1. Undertake scoping research to identify the national interest.

2. Orient yourself to literature that assists in answering these questions.

Instructions

This assessment task is designed as a concept test to allow you to demonstrate your understanding of various explanations of Australian foreign policy.

You will:

1. Summarise your understanding of Australia's national interest.

2. Critically appraise the national interest with reference to government documents, academic literature and policy analysis.

3. Submit your work to the Turnitin link below.