How the West responds to China's emergence as a great power will go far toward determining the course of world politics in the years ahead. Yet, as Robert Sutter shows in this timely book, U.S. foreign policy in this vital arena remains remarkably unfocused and uninformed. Preoccupied with domestic imperatives and a persistent and intractable debate over China, the U.S. government, media, and public have all but ignored the interests and motivations of China's leaders. The author argues that the course of U.S.-China ...
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How the West responds to China's emergence as a great power will go far toward determining the course of world politics in the years ahead. Yet, as Robert Sutter shows in this timely book, U.S. foreign policy in this vital arena remains remarkably unfocused and uninformed. Preoccupied with domestic imperatives and a persistent and intractable debate over China, the U.S. government, media, and public have all but ignored the interests and motivations of China's leaders. The author argues that the course of U.S.-China relations will be determined by Beijing as well as Washington, and a balanced understanding of Chinese leaders' priorities will lead to more informed and effective U.S. policy. Toward that goal, this pragmatic study examines current Chinese concerns and behavior in areas of crucial importance to the United States. Assessing the many economic, social, and political problems that continue to preoccupy China's leaders, Sutter concludes that Chinese internal difficulties and aspirations are so wide-ranging and protracted that China's leaders will remain focused on promoting economic development and reforms and maintaining social-political stability well into the twenty-first century. This analysis sets the stage for more extensive treatment of China's role in world affairs-areas where Chinese and U.S. interests interact most directly. The author contends that a balanced view of common ground and differences will temper the excessive swings seen in recent U.S. China policy and lay the groundwork for a more realistic relationship as we move into a new century.
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Very Good. Book. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Copyright 2000; no other dates, indications. Glossy two-tone patterned wraps, moderate cover, corner wear. Pages near fine; no writing. Bind fine, square. How the West responds to China's emergence as a great power will go far toward determining the course of world politics. Yet, as Robert Sutter shows, U.S. foreign policy in this vital arena remains remarkably unfocused and uninformed. Preoccupied with domestic imperatives and an intractable debate over China, the U.S. government, media, and public have all but ignored the interests and motivations of China's leaders. Contents: "Introduction; Chapter One. China's Changing Conditions; Chapter Two. Current Chinese Policy Priorities: The Primacy of Domestic Concerns; Chapter Three. Relations with the United States; Chapter Four. Relations with Russia; Chapter Five. Relations with Japan; Chapter Six. Relations with the Koreas and Taiwan; Chapter Seven. China-Southeast Asia-Pacific Relations; Chapter Eight. Relations with South and Central Asia; Chapter Nine. Europe, The Middle East, Africa, and Latin America; Chapter Ten. Leaders, Ideology, and Global Issues and Exchanges; Chapter Eleven. Implications for the United States; Index; About the Author." How the West responds to China's emergence as a great power will determine the course of world politics. Yet, as Robert Sutter shows, U.S. foreign policy in this vital arena remains remarkably unfocused and uninformed. Preoccupied with domestic imperatives and an intractable debate over China, the U.S. government, media, and public have all but ignored the interests and motivations of China. Sutter argues that a balanced understanding of Chinese government priorities will lead to informed and effective policy. Toward that goal, this pragmatic study examines current Chinese concerns and behavior in arenas of crucial importance to the United States. Robert G. Sutter was an analyst of Asian and Pacific affairs and American foreign policy for the U.S. government for thirty years and a professor in international affairs at the Elliott School of George Washington University. Printed in the United States of America. 231 pages. Insured post.
