New Directions in the Study of China's Foreign Policy

New Directions in the Study of China's Foreign Policy
Author: Robert S. Ross
Publisher: Stanford University Press
Total Pages: 508
Release: 2006
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 9780804753630

Ten outstanding specialists in Chinese foreign policy draw on new theories, methods, and sources to examine China's use of force, its response to globalization, and the role of domestic politics in its foreign policy.

The Making of Chinese Foreign and Security Policy in the Era of Reform

The Making of Chinese Foreign and Security Policy in the Era of Reform
Author: David M. Lampton
Publisher: Stanford University Press
Total Pages: 528
Release: 2001
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 0804740569

This is the most comprehensive, in-depth account of how Chinese foreign and security policy is made and implemented during the reform era. It includes the contributions of more than a dozen scholars who undertook field research in the People's Republic of China, South Korea, and Taiwan.

China's Future

China's Future
Author: David Shambaugh
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2016-03-11
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1509507175

China's future is arguably the most consequential question in global affairs. Having enjoyed unprecedented levels of growth, China is at a critical juncture in the development of its economy, society, polity, national security, and international relations. The direction the nation takes at this turning point will determine whether it stalls or continues to develop and prosper. Will China be successful in implementing a new wave of transformational reforms that could last decades and make it the world's leading superpower? Or will its leaders shy away from the drastic changes required because the regime's power is at risk? If so, will that lead to prolonged stagnation or even regime collapse? Might China move down a more liberal or even democratic path? Or will China instead emerge as a hard, authoritarian and aggressive superstate? In this new book, David Shambaugh argues that these potential pathways are all possibilities - but they depend on key decisions yet to be made by China's leaders, different pressures from within Chinese society, as well as actions taken by other nations. Assessing these scenarios and their implications, he offers a thoughtful and clear study of China's future for all those seeking to understand the country's likely trajectory over the coming decade and beyond.

China and the Pursuit of Harmony in World Politics

China and the Pursuit of Harmony in World Politics
Author: Adam Grydehøj
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 77
Release: 2021-11-25
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1000531821

Focusing on the role of harmony in Chinese international relations (IR) theory, this book seeks to illuminate Chinese understandings of world politics and foreign policy. Taking a decolonial approach and rooted in China's cultural and epistemic terms, the title first describes three traditions of the concept of harmony in ancient Chinese thought and then analyses three strands of contemporary Chinese IR theory that draw upon this traditional thinking. Despite their similarities in advocating a radical deepening of China's relations with other countries and intense interdependence as essential for global peace and prosperity, these Chinese IR theories understand the concept of harmony in different ways and present different recommendations for achieving harmonious relations. Based on this framework of harmonious IR, Chinese social scientists also argue for new directions in Chinese foreign policy in a manner that is complementary with China's policymaking system. In the case-study section, the authors apply harmonious IR perspectives to the Belt and Road Initiative and demonstrate how a better understanding of Chinese IR theories can shed light on motivations behind Chinese foreign policy. This work will be a valuable reference for scholars, students, policymakers, and general readers interested in Chinese politics, Chinese foreign policy, Chinese IR theory, and ancient Chinese philosophy.

China’s Grand Strategy

China’s Grand Strategy
Author: Lukas K. Danner
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 219
Release: 2018-02-14
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 3319657771

This book describes the main contradictions in China’s actions on the world stage—peaceful vs. assertive—through a culturally informed framework that takes into account China’s historical memory and political culture. The author analyzes nine cases, including the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), as examples that show both China’s commitment to peace and development in the region, as well as its concerted effort to introduce alternative institutions on the global stage that could challenge the hegemony of the West and Western values.

Chinese Foreign Policy

Chinese Foreign Policy
Author: Thomas W. Robinson
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 672
Release: 1995
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 9780198290162

This study of Chinese foreign policy is intended for academics and graduates of Chinese studies and of international relations, international economics and those interested in decision-making theory.

Chinese Foreign Relations

Chinese Foreign Relations
Author: Robert G. Sutter
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 447
Release: 2012
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1442211350

This comprehensive introduction to Chinese foreign relations examines the opportunities and limits China faces as it seeks growing international influence. Tracing the record of twists and turns in Chinese foreign relations since the end of the Cold War, Robert G. Sutter provides a nuanced analysis that shows that despite its growing power, Beijing is hampered by both domestic and international constraints. Newly revised, this edition features more extensive treatment of China s role in the international economy and greater discussion of its relations with the developing world. Overall, Sutter's balanced and thorough assessment shows China's leaders exerting more influence in world affairs but remaining far from dominant. Facing numerous contradictions and trade-offs, they move cautiously as they deal with a complex global environment."

The Politics of American Foreign Policy

The Politics of American Foreign Policy
Author: Peter Hays Gries
Publisher: Stanford University Press
Total Pages: 368
Release: 2014-04-16
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 0804790922

This “eye-opening analysis” explains how and why America’s culture wars and partisan divide have led to dysfunctional US policy abroad (The Atlantic). In this provocative book, Peter Gries challenges the view that partisan elites on Capitol Hill are out of touch with a moderate American public. Dissecting a new national survey, Gries shows how ideology powerfully divides Main Street over both domestic and foreign policy and reveals how and why, with the exception of attitudes toward Israel, liberals consistently feel warmer toward foreign countries and international organizations—and desire friendlier policies toward them—than conservatives do. The Politics of American Foreign Policy weaves together in-depth examinations of the psychological roots and foreign policy consequences of the liberal-conservative divide; the cultural, socio-racial, economic, and political dimensions of American ideology; and the moral values and foreign policy orientations that divide Democrats and Republicans. Within this context, the book explores why Americans disagree over US policy relating to Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, East Asia, and international organizations such as the UN.

New Dimensions of Chinese Foreign Policy

New Dimensions of Chinese Foreign Policy
Author: Sujian Guo
Publisher: Lexington Books
Total Pages: 259
Release: 2007-07-19
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 0739158163

The concept 'peaceful development' has become the new thinking in Chinese foreign policy under the fourth-generation leadership. But what are the new dimensions of Chinese foreign policy and how do they impact China's foreign relations? This is the first edited volume that attempts to address this significant question, and its insightful contributions will enrich understanding of new dimensions of Chinese foreign policy and their implications for China's relations with the world.

China’s Foreign Policy since 1978: Return to Power

China’s Foreign Policy since 1978: Return to Power
Author: Nicholas Khoo
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2020-11-27
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1839103051

The success of China’s post-1978 reforms has provided it with significant resources to reshape its external environment. This book shows how China has leveraged this power from a neorealist perspective, projecting military and economic power to advance Chinese interests.