Indo-Pacific: Regional Security

Overview

Delivery method

Virtual Classroom

Classroom

Duration

18 Hours

Audience

Other Government Department Employees

Employees

Description

This in-depth course examines the Indo-Pacific’s complex security environment by analyzing interactions among countries, political entities, and economic initiatives. International relations theory, foreign policy analysis, comparative analysis and real-world case studies are used to explore the diverse factors shaping regional security. This course supports officers and analysts as they assess the implications of regional security for Canada’s strategic interests and engagement in the region.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• discuss critically the international relations of the Indo-Pacific and how they are related to changes in the international order
• recognize the importance of economic integration, country-specific and regional historical factors to understanding security in the region
• link Canada’s and allied security objectives in the Indo-Pacific through the prism of capabilities and capacities
• identify key multilateral security mechanisms, institutions, partnerships, and defence trends in the region
• examine key security issues and dynamics in the Indo-Pacific region through multiple dimensions, considering the roles and influences of key regional actors