Libya Article

The UN Security Council has decided to end their involvement in Libya. See the following article here for some interesting commentary. It argues that NATO-led intervention is a failure.

Another article on the US and China

Here's another useful article from Hugh White. He's a good person to follow in 'The Age' National Times section.

Article can be found here.

Article on China, the US and Australia

This article argues that Australia should play the peace maker between the US and China in relation to global warming.

An interesting read!

ANZUS Treaty Articles

As mentioned in class, recently Australia and the US met regarding the ANZUS Treaty. I have attached links below to some useful articles:

Article on additions to the ANZUS Treaty

Article on the cyberwar additions to the treaty

Another useful article here.

Unrelated to the ANZUS Treaty, but an article on China and creating a harmonious society can be found here.

Malcolm Turnbull on China

Another article about Australia and China. See below.

http://www.theage.com.au/opinion/politics/chinas-rise-calls-for-cool-heads-20111005-1l9k8.html

Article on China and AFP

See below for another article on China and Australia.

http://www.theage.com.au/opinion/politics/a-foreign-concept-less-rudd-20111003-1l55o.html

China and Tibet article

Did you see that China launched an experimental space station last night? An example of hard power use (trying to rival the US, especially with the recent end of the US manned shuttle program).

Also, see the article below regarding Australia and China's relationship. An interesting read.

http://www.theage.com.au/opinion/politics/chinas-power-should-not-make-it-immune-to-criticism-over-tibet-20110929-1kyrm.html

China article

A news article to help you comment on China's effectiveness at creating a harmonious society. Examiners will be very impressed if you mention this!

I have fixed the link, it should work if you click here.

Welcome

Dear year 12 International Studies class members,

This blog is a forum for you to post your questions and responses to International Studies revision questions. I will check the blog regularly and respond to your questions. Feel free to respond to the questions of other class mates as well.

I will also post links to relevant and useful web sites and news articles over the next couple of months and I will post focus questions on a regular basis.

Our first focus question: Which area of the course do you need to revise?

Ms Chomiak.