Overview
New Zealand’s relations with major countries, its policy in regions of interest, and its position in respect to contemporary issues in international politics.
Former U.S President Barack Obama famously said that his foreign policy philosophy was "don't do stupid sh*t". For small states like New Zealand, the cost of making a mistake can be high. The nation's defence, economy, and even society itself can be detrimentally impacted by poor choices. So how do we perform in our relations with other states, and how do we navigate complex environments where an optimum result may not be possible? POLS 213 is an insiders' look at how we analyse, strategise and settle on the right course of action. We talk to senior political leaders, diplomats and national security officials to understand New Zealand's global dilemmas, and how to make important decisions in high pressure situations.
About this paper
| Paper title | New Zealand Foreign Policy |
|---|---|
| Subject | Politics |
| EFTS | 0.15 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 2 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $1,040.70 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Prerequisite
- One 100-level POLS paper or 72 points
- Schedule C
- Arts and Music
- Contact
- politics@otago.ac.nz
- Teaching staff
Dr Peter Grace
- Paper Structure
Assessment consists of a 1500 word threat assessment (30%) six 400-500 word briefings (summary and insights) (30%) and a 3,000 word essay (40%)
- Textbooks
Readings are on eReserve via Blackboard and in the Central Library.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Research, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this paper will demonstrate an understanding and critical awareness of New Zealand’s interactions in the international arena and be able to contribute the current areas of debate in the study of New Zealand foreign policy.