Andrew J. Nathan, Andrew Scobell
China's Search for Security
- ISBN 13:
- 9780231140515
- author:
- Andrew J. Nathan, Andrew Scobell
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Columbia University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 432
- Dimensions:
- 2.5 x 15.2 x 23.5 cm
- Genre:
- History, Countries & Regions, Asia
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
China's Search for Security by Andrew J. Nathan and Andrew Scobell explores the complex geostrategic challenges facing China as it seeks to balance its growing influence with the needs of its powerful rivals and potential foes. The authors examine China's security concerns on four fronts, including its immediate neighbors, regional systems, and the world beyond Asia, offering a new perspective on the country's rise and a strategy for managing its relationships with the United States and other nations. By analyzing China's foreign policy and its historical context, Nathan and Scobell shed light on the issues driving Chinese policy and the tactics deployed by the country to achieve its goals. They also evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of China's three main power resources: economic power, military power, and soft power. This insightful study provides a nuanced understanding of China's role in the world and its relationships with other nations, making it a valuable resource for policymakers, scholars, and anyone interested in international relations. The authors' recommendations for the United States as it seeks to manage China's rise offer a practical and thought-provoking conclusion to this comprehensive analysis.