China's Future Intent: Responsible World Power or International Rogue State,
Abstract
This report addresses the future role of the People's Republic of China (hereafter also referred to as "China") in the emerging new world order. The collapse of the Soviet Union, the subsequent end of the Cold War bipolar world, and the downsizing of US and Russian nuclear arsenals in compliance with START I and START II all make room for China to rise to world power status. Some analysts believe China can be a legitimate actor in the next international system. Others argue that she may use her growing nuclear power to bully her way onto the international scene. This leads to the purpose of this paper: to analyze China's future intent and determine if she will develop into a responsible world power or an international rogue state. I would like to acknowledge the guidance and assistance I received from my research advisor, Major Robert H. Hendricks. He patiently steered me in the right direction and kept me from venturing off along too many tangents.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1997
- Accession Number
- ADA366824
Entities
People
- Brian A. Simpson
Organizations
- Air Command and Staff College