In this episode I provide an overview of the different responses to climate change, including examples of unilateralism, international cooperation and crisis diplomacy.

Episode 35 - Causes (Climate Change)

Apr 21st, 2022 10m 30s

In this episode I briefly outline how the burning of fossil fuels and deforestation contribute to climate change.

Episode 34 - Overview & Key Terms (1.1)

Jan 18th, 2022 19m 30s

In this episode I provide an overview of all the key terms relating to Unit 1 AOS 1 of the VCE Australian & Global Politics Course.

Episode 33 - Key Aspects (Terrorism)

Aug 20th, 2021 13m 39s

In this episode I explain the three key aspects relating to terrorism. These are non-state terrorism, terrorism as an instrument of state policy and asymmetrical warfare.

Episode 32 - Responses & Challenges (Terrorism)

Aug 9th, 2021 15m 47s

In this episode I provide an overview of different responses to the global crisis of terrorism. I also explore different factors that challenge the effective resolution of this crisis.

Episode 31 - Causes (Terrorism)

Aug 9th, 2021 11m 17s

In this episode we discuss the causes of Islamic terrorism.

Episode 30 - Key Aspects (Armed Conflict Syria)

Aug 9th, 2021 13m 56s

In this episode I provide an overview of the follow key aspects and how they relate to the armed conflict in Syria.- Intervention- War as an instrument of state policy- Prosecuting war crimes in international law

Episode 29 - Responses & Challenges (Armed Conflict Syria)

Aug 3rd, 2021 17m 31s

In this episode I explore examples of unilateralism and crisis diplomacy / international cooperation. I also explain how factors like a lack of international cooperation, war profiteering and the presence of Islamic extremists may challenge the

Episode 28 - Causes (Armed Conflict Syria)

Aug 3rd, 2021 13m 40s

In this episode I explore the major causes of the armed conflict in Syria. These are sectarian divisions, economic inequalities and the Arab Spring / Globalisation.

Episode 27 - Overview & Key Terms (4.2)

Jul 23rd, 2021 10m 48s

In this episode I provide a brief introduction to Unit 4 AOS 2 - Global Crises. I also unpack the key terms, which include unilateralism, international cooperation, crisis diplomacy and globalisation.

Episode 26 - Debates (People Movement)

Jun 17th, 2021 18m 8s

In this episode I cover the key ethical debates relating to people movement. These include;- Obligation to asylum seekers and refugees VS state interests including national security- Rights of refugees VS Economic migrants- Disputes over res

Episode 25 - Responses (People Movement)

Jun 17th, 2021 18m 31s

In this episode I evaluate the effectiveness of different responses to the ethical issue of people movement. By embracing either a cosmopolitan or a realist perspective, we will come to find that each of these responses have different ethical b

Episode 24 - International Law (People Movement)

Jun 3rd, 2021 17m

In this episode I provide an overview of people movement as an ethical issue. I also discuss the provisions and effectiveness of two different international laws. These are the Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees (CRSR) and the Protoc

Episode 23 - Ethical Debates (HR)

Jun 2nd, 2021 22m 20s

In this episode I provide an overview of the following ethical debates.- Cultural challenges to universal rights.- Economic challenges to universal rights.- Sovereignty versus the "R2P"

Episode 22 - International Law & Responses (HR)

May 27th, 2021 22m 49s

In this episode I explain the provisions of two international laws relating to human rights. I then evaluate the effectiveness of different state responses to these laws.

Episode 21 - Overview & Key Terms (4.1)

May 25th, 2021 21m 57s

In this episode I provide an overview of the key knowledge and skills for Unit 4 AOS 1. I also unpack the key terms for this area of study. These include ethics, justice, cosmopolitanism, realism and international law.

Myanmar

May 21st, 2021 13m 58s

In this episode I am joined by Emily and Olivia to discuss the key events and issues relating to the military coup in Myanmar.

Episode 20 - Aid

May 5th, 2021 11m 18s

In this episode I provide an overview of Chinese aid as a foreign policy instrument, with a specific focus on the use of soft loans in PNG.

Episode 19 - Political Power

May 4th, 2021 14m 51s

In this episode I provide an overview of China's political power, with a particular focus on the new national security and election laws implemented to regulate Hong Kong.

Climate Change

Apr 29th, 2021 16m 2s

In this episode I discuss the recent American pledge to reduce green house gas emissions to 50-52% below 2005 levels by 2030. I also outline some of the challenges associated with pursuing climate change in a democratic context. Furthermore, I

Episode 18 - Diplomatic Power

Apr 26th, 2021 10m 55s

In this episode I provide an overview of China's diplomatic power, with a specific focus on their use of sport diplomacy.

Episode 17 - Economic (Trade) Power

Apr 26th, 2021 13m 1s

In this episode I provide an overview of China's economic power with a specific focus on their use of trade as a foreign policy instrument.

Episode 16 - Cultural (Soft) Power

Apr 15th, 2021 14m 11s

In this episode I provide an overview of China's cultural (soft) power, with a specific focus on their use of Confucius Institutes.

Episode 15 - Military (Hard) Power

Apr 15th, 2021 15m 53s

In this episode I provide an overview of China's military (hard) power, with a specific focus on the strategic placement of armed forces in the South China Sea.