China's Rise in Asia: Promises and Perils - Softcover

Sutter, Robert G.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0742539075 ISBN 13: 9780742539075

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2005

Synopsis

In this first sustained, singleauthored assessment of China's expanding influence in Asia in the postDCold War period, respected analyst Robert Sutter draws on his extensive experience to explore the current debate on China's military and economic rise and its meaning for U.S. interests. Examining in detail China's current and historical relations with the key countries of Asia, he finds a range of motivations underlying China's recent initiatives. Some incline Chinese policy to be cooperative with the United States, others to be competitive and confrontational. Sutter's nuanced study shows that U.S. influence continues to dominate Asia and plays a critical role in determining China's cooperative or confrontational approach. He argues that the Bush administration's policies of firmness and cooperation have encouraged China to stay on a generally constructive track in the region.

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About the Author

Robert G. Sutter was an analyst of Asian and Pacific affairs and American foreign policy for the U.S. government for over thirty years. He is now professor of practice in international affairs at the Elliott School of George Washington University.

Edition details

• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0742539075
• ISBN 13: 9780742539075
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 310