Australia’s influence
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Australian foreign policy
Australian prime ministers and foreign policy
Now thinking about the way Australia’s foreign policy has been handled by different prime ministers over the last 15 years. In your personal view, has each of the following prime ministers done a very good job, a reasonable job, or a poor job in handling Australia’s foreign policy?
Australian foreign policy
Australia’s place in the world
Thinking about Australia’s place in the world, do you think Australia is more a part of Asia, the Pacific, Europe, or not really part of any region?
China
Attitudes to China
Now a few more questions about China. Please say whether you personally agree or disagree with each of the following statements.
China
Reasons to view China as a threat
Here are some reasons other people have given as to why China might become a military threat to Australia. For each one please tell me whether you agree or disagree it is a reason why you personally think China will become a military threat to Australia in the next 20 years?
Australian foreign policy
Australia in the G20 and UNSC
Is the effort to host the G20 or hold a seat on the United Nations Security Council worth the cost for Australia?
Australian foreign policy
Australia after the UN Security Council
Will Australia’s time on the United Nations Security Council will give Australia a lot more influence, a little more influence, or make no difference to Australia’s influence in the world?
Australian foreign policy
Australia in the UN Security Council
Will Australia’s time on the United Nations Security Council will be good for Australia, bad for Australia, or make no difference?
Australian foreign policy
Australian policy towards Asia
What do you personally think about the current Australian government’s emphasis on Asia in terms of Australia’s foreign policy?
Australian foreign policy
Australian responses to Asia’s growth
As the Asian region grows and becomes more significant, do you personally think it is very important, somewhat important or not important for the Australian government to do each of the following in response?
China
Reasons for reducing Chinese investment
Why do you think Australia should have less Chinese investment?
United States
The influence of the ‘West’
Compared to ten years ago, do you feel that Western influence around the world has increased, decreased, or has it stayed about the same?
Australian foreign policy
Indian student attacks
Do you personally think Australia’s relationship with India has been damaged or has not been damaged following the recent attacks on Indian students in Australia?
Australian foreign policy
Australia’s bid for a UNSC seat
Should Australia should seek a temporary seat on the United Nations Security Council?
Australian foreign policy
Australia’s influence under the Rudd Government
Do you agree or disagree that the Kevin Rudd Labor government has been successful in giving Australia more influence in the world?
China
China as the future leading power in Asia
Please say whether you agree or disagree that China will become the leading power in Asia.
China
Dealing with China’s rise
In dealing with China’s rise do you personally agree or disagree with each of the following?
United States
US and UN influence on Australian foreign policy
Does Australia take too much, too little or the right amount of notice of the views of the United States and the United Nations in our foreign policy?
Australian foreign policy
International reputation after election
Comparing Australia’s international reputation under the previous Howard government with our reputation under the current Rudd government, would you say it has improved, worsened or stayed the same?
United States
Australian influence on US foreign policy
To what extent do you think the United States takes into account the interests of countries like Australia when making international policy decisions?
United States
Global powers and influence in Asia
How much influence do you think each of the following countries has in Asia?
United States
Global powers and influence in the world
How influential would you want each of the following countries to be in the world? Please answer on a scale of 0 to 10, with 0 meaning not at all influential and 10 meaning extremely influential.
Australian foreign policy
Australia’s compliance with international law
Should Australia be bound by international law, even if decisions will sometimes go against us?