Will China's rise be peaceful? : the rise of a great power in theory, history, politics, and the future / Asle Toje, editor.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Toje, Asle, editor.

UPSO (University Press Scholarship Online)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Security, International.

Military policy.

China--Foreign relations--21st century.

China.

International relations.

China--Military policy--21st century.

China--Politics and governmen--21st century.

Security, International--21st century.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Other Title:

Will China's rise be peaceful? : security, stability, legitimacy

Place of Publication:

New York, NY, United States of America : Oxford University Press, [2018]

System Details:

text file

Summary:

The Rise of China is not only a dramatic symbol of the redistribution of global wealth, It is an event marking the end of the unipolar international system, a process which will undoubtedly be one of the most momentous developments of the twenty-first century. Bringing together the work of leading experts in the field, Will China's Rise Be Peaceful? offers a wide-ranging examination of the interaction between deep historical patterns and the rise of China. While China has repeatedly signaled that it does not intend to be a revisionist power, its extraordinary economic growth and active diplomacy across Asia have led many observers to question this position. China's activities in recent years have caused constant readjustments among other key actors, who have been compelled to respond to Chinese policies in the broader Asia region. The book focuses on three areas in particular: security, stability, and legitimacy. Equally grounded in both theory and extensive empirical research, this timely volume offers a lucid analysis of the forces behind structural changes in the international system. In both its approach and its conclusions, it will serve as a model for the study of China in a new era. Book jacket.

Contents:

Part I China and the International Order

1 Rising Powers and the Risks of War: A Realist View of Sino-American Relations / Stephen M. Walt Walt, Stephen M. 13

Introduction 13

The Balance of Power and the Risks of War 14

The Historical Record 19

China's Rise and the Future of Conflict in Asia 22

Conclusion 28

2 A New Order of Things? China, America, and the Struggle over World Order / G. John Ikenberry Ikenberry, G. John 33

Introduction 33

Rising States and Power Transitions 36

Rising States and Liberal International Order 40

The Geopolitics of Sino-American Rivalry 43

China and the World of Democracies 47

Conclusions 51

3 Not Quite the Same as It Ever Was: Power Shifts and Contestation over the American-Led World Order / William C. Wohlforth Wohlforth, William C. 57

Introduction 57

No (Hegemonic) War and Change in World Politics 59

Power Shift, Not Power Transition 65

Institutions and Strategic Incentives 69

Conclusion 73

4 Rosemary Foot: Restraints on Conflict in the China-US Relationship: Contesting Power Transition Theory / Rosemary Foot Foot, Rosemary 79

Introduction 79

Power Transition Theory 80

The Return of Thucydides 84

Regional State Preferences and the Shaping of Regional Order 87

Economic Interdependence and Globalized Production Processes 90

Domestic Economic and Political Priorities 93

Conclusion 94

Part II Historical Perspectives

5 The Rise and Fall of Great Powers: The Uses of History / Geir Lundestad Lundestad, Geir 103

Introduction 103

Realism and the Rise of China 104

Rise, Decline, and War 105

The United States, China, and Cooperation 109

Interdependence and War 111

The United States Still Far Ahead 113

Conclusion 116

6 The Sound of Distant Thunder: The Pre-World War I Anglo-German Rivalry as a Model for Sino-American Relations in the Early Twenty-First Century / Christopher Layne Layne, Christopher 123

Introduction 123

The Uses of Theory 125

The Return of Power Politics 127

The Difficulties of Rising Peacefully 127

Bilateral Power Rivalries 130

The United States and Stability 132

The Carr Moment 135

After Pax Americana 137

7 The Weight of the Past in China's Relations with Its Asian Neighbors / Odd Arne Westad Westad, Odd Arne 143

Introduction 143

The United States and China's Relations with Its Neighbors 144

China and the Korean Question 146

The Troublesome Ally 149

China and the Challenge of Southeast Asian Integration 151

The Promise of ASEAN 155

Conclusion 155

Part III Domestic Dimensions

8 The Rise and Fall of the China Model: Implications for World Peace / Minxin Pei Pei, Minxin 163

Introduction 163

Chinese Economic Growth 166

Patronage and Co-optation 171

Selective Repression 174

Manipulation of Nationalism 176

Concluding Thoughts 179

9 Johan Lagerkvist: Curtailing China's Rise before the Real Takeoff? Censorship, Social Protests, and Political Legitimacy / Johan Lagerkvist Lagerkvist, Johan 185

Introduction 185

Tightening Online Censorship 190

Climate of Compliance 192

Revisiting the Principal-Agent Dilemma 195

Social Protests in Rural Areas: The Wukan Incident 197

The Wukan Villagers' Effective Media Strategy 199

Conclusions and Implications 201

Part IV Domestic Politics-International Policies

10 Is China a Global Power? / David Shambaugh Shambaugh, David 211

Introduction 211

China's Diplomatic Power 214

China's Military Power 217

China's Search for Soft Power 219

China's Economic Power 221

Still a Developing Country 224

Conclusin and Outlook 225

11 Despite the "New Assertiveness," China Is Not Up for Challenging the Global Order / Zhang Ruizhuang Ruizhuang, Zhang 231

Introduction: Is the Wolf Really Coming This Time? 231

The China Model 232

National Power: The Key Determinant 236

The Challenge of Domestic Stability 237

Changing the World Order from Within 240

Conclusion 245

Part V China and Its Rivals

12 Coexistence in China's Regional and Global Maritime Security Strategies: Revisionism by Defensive Means / Liselotte Odgaard Odgaard, Liselotte 253

Introduction 253

Coexistence and Legitimacy in International Political Change 256

The Diaoyu/Senkaku Dispute 258

Antipiracy Operations in the Gulf of Aden 264

Conclusion 268

13 The Rise of China in Asia: Japan at the Nexus 277

Introduction 277

The Rise of China in Global and Asian Contexts 280

The Origin of the History Problem 283

The "Senkaku/Diaoyu" Dispute as a Paradigm Clash 285

China Policy of a "Normal" Japan 287

The Case for an Alternative Strategy 290

Conclusion 293

14 Can India Balance China in Asia? / Jonathan Holslag Holslag, Jonathan 299

Introduction 299

The Causes of Discord 300

Military Balancing 305

Diplomatic Balancing 310

Economic Competition 312

Conclusion 316

15 Asis of Opposition: China, Russia, and the West / Michael Cox Cox, Michael 321

Introduction 321

United by History 327

Unipolarity and Its Dangers 330

China and Russia-International Cooperation 334

Conclusion: China, Russia, Ukraine, and Beyond 339

16 How Should the US Respond to a Rising China? / Steven E. Lobell Lobell, Steven E. 349

Introduction 349

Incrasing Sino-American Competition 353

Offshore Balancing Versus Deep Engagement Strategies 355

New Model of Realist Major Power Relations (NMRMPR) 357

Disaggregate Power 358

Appropriate Elements of Power 361

Targeted Balancing 362

Conclusion 362.

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9780190675400

0190675403

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019067542X

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