| ID | 119080 |
| Title Proper | 2012 TRIP survey of international relations in Australia |
| Other Title Information | one problem to rule us all |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Morgenbesser, Lee |
| Publication | 2013. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This article analyses the results of the most recent and largest cross-national survey on the international relations discipline. Completed by scholars in 20 countries, the survey covered the areas of teaching, research, foreign policy, the profession, and the relationship between policy and academia. From an Australian perspective, the key findings include the strong link between what academics teach and research; the narrowing epistemological gap between the USA and Australia; the curious pessimism of scholars on a wide range of foreign policy issues; and the ability of scholars to define research quality independently of other national settings. The most significant and alarming finding, however, concerned how the present structure of the field is undermining scholars'attempt to forge closer, more influential ties with policy makers in Canberra. In fact, it is clear from the results that what academics research and how they go about it is actually counterintuitive to this goal. The article concludes with three recommendations aimed at rectifying this problem. |
| `In' analytical Note | Australian Journal of International Affairs Vol. 67, No.2; Apr 2013: p.218-233 |
| Journal Source | Australian Journal of International Affairs Vol. 67, No.2; Apr 2013: p.218-233 |
| Key Words | Australia ; International Relations Survey ; Policy ; Research ; Teaching |