NCHU Course Outline
Course Name (中) 亞太區域安全研究(6095)
(Eng.) Asia-Pacific Regional Security
Offering Dept Graduate Institute of International Politics
Course Type Elective Credits 3 Teacher CHEN,MU-MIN ect.
Department Transcontinental International Master Program/Graduate Language English Semester 2025-FALL
Course Description This course examines the security issues that influence the Asia Pacific today. Topics that will be covered range from traditional geopolitical issues concerning China, India, Taiwan Strait, Korean Peninsula and South China Sea to non-traditional issues centered on artificial intelligence and other technological advancements. This class will observe the strategies of key actors in the region.
Prerequisites
self-directed learning in the course Y
Relevance of Course Objectives and Core Learning Outcomes(%) Teaching and Assessment Methods for Course Objectives
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Discussion
Lecturing
Written Presentation
Attendance
Assignment
Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule
Week Course Content
Week 1 Introduction: Security in the Indo-Pacific Era
Week 2 Threat Perceptions and China-Japan Relations*virtual session
Week 3 Great Powers and Indo-Pacific Order
Week 4 Regional Security Complex and Taiwan-China Relations*virtual session
Week 5 China Rising and Its Geopolitical Implications
Week 6 Security Dilemma and India-Pakistan Relations*virtual session
Week 7 Arms Race in the Asia Pacific
Week 8 Historical Narrative and India-China border dispute*virtual session
Week 9 Case Study: Alliance and Hegemonic Stability
Week 10 Security Community and South China Sea*virtual session
Week 11 Case Study: Sea Power Competition in Asia
Week 12 Case Study: The Space Race in Asia
Week 13 Case Study: Artificial Intelligence and Technological Competition
Week 14 North Korea and Weapon of Mass Destruction
Week 15 THAAD and the Korean Peninsula
Week 16 Conclusion: the Future of Asia Pacific Security
self-directed
learning
   03.Preparing presentations or reports related to industry and academia.

Evaluation
Attendance: 10%
Group Presentation: 20%
Assignment: 30%
Final Report: 40%
Textbook & other References
There exists no simple updated volume that covers the topic. The instructors will provide reading material throughout the semester.
Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website
There exists no simple updated volume that covers the topic. The instructors will provide reading material throughout the semester.
Office Hours
By appointment. Email: ttliu@dragon.nchu.edu.tw
Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs(Link URL)
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