RECENT ASSIGNMENT

1. As early as 1943 journalist Brian Penton said that the ‘prosperity of Asia is far more … important to Australia than the prosperity of America or Britain.’ Was he right?

2. Historically Australia has sought security through a powerful protector. Has this been the right thing to do? Should Australia adopt a different approach now?

3. How does Australia's past equip it to deal with the Asian century? Discuss some aspects of our past that might help or hinder our new place in the Asia-Pacific.

4. Is Australia's relationship to Britain still important? Discuss some of the ways in which our ties to Britain have been both strengthened and weakened since 1788.