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IGNOU MPSE-013 June 2023 Previous Year Question Paper

Australia's Foreign Policy

Structured previous year question paper for MPSE-013, June 2023 session.

Max marks: 50 · Questions: 10 · Sections: 2

Verified: 19 Jul 2026

MASTER OF ARTS (POLITICAL

SCIENCE) (MPS)

Term-End Examination

June, 2023

MPSE-013 : AUSTRALIA’S FOREIGN POLICY

Time : 2 Hours Maximum Marks : 50

Note : Attempt five questions in all, selecting at

least two from questions each Section.

Answer each question in about 400 words.

All questions carry equal marks.

Section—I

Q1.Discuss the middle power approach to Australia’s foreign policy.

Q2.Examine how geo-economic factors are core in determining Australia’s foreign policy.

Q3.Describe the role of societal elements in the making of Australia’s foreign policy. [ 2 ]

Q4.Discuss the impact of globalization on the Australian foreign policy.

Q5.Describe the reasons for re -structuring of Australian economy in the post-cold war era.

Section—II

Q6.Examine Australia’s role in USA’s war against terrorism at the global level.

Q7.Discuss about the changing Australia -China relations in the light of China’s assertion in South China Sea.

Q8.Examine Australia -ASEAN economic relati ons in the post-cold war era.

Q9.Analyse Australia’s role in regio nal cooperation through APEC.

Q10.Describe the steps taken by the Australian Government to protect the environment. 2023 -013 [ 4 ]