Evolving ASEAN-Australia relations in Higher Education. Towards a Regional Knowledge Network?

Authors

  • Anthony Welch

Abstract

Australia’s attitude towards ASEAN has waxed and waned over recent decades, including in higher education. In part a reflection of tensions between its geography and history, it highlighted the question of the extent to which Australia saw itself as an Asian country (an uncertainty shared by number of its ASEAN neighbours). Reviewing changes in several key indices (Asian languages strategy, International student policy, Education as Aid), the prospects for a regional knowledge network comprising Australia, ASEAN and China are assessed, with the conclusion that the whole would be greater than the sum of the parts, but that for the prospect to be realised, greater consistency in Australian government policy towards the region is needed. 

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Published

2016-04-04

Issue

Vol. 15 No. 1 (2016)

Section

General Refereed Papers

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