US China Policy: Time for Robust Engagement

Abstract

Over the past decade, China's emergence of as a growing world power has been met within the United States with a complex mix of viewpoints. The relationship between both nations has become increasing critical to each, and it is precisely because of this important association that America now update its current outlook towards China. A US policy approach which identifies ways for policy makers to sustain US long term interests can maximize bilateral gains using the basic assumption that global politics are not a zero-sum game. Accordingly, this paper will examine both why and how the United States can and should adopt a comprehensive China policy of vigorous global engagement with the intent of focusing all elements of power on shared interests at specific strategic points. Economy, energy, the environment, education, space, and Taiwan all represent fleeting opportunities for robust engagement with China, and should therefore be targeted immediately to capitalize on America's relative strategic advantage.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 2009
Accession Number
ADA497538

Entities

People

  • Benjamin Leitzel
  • James G. Jinnette

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • China
  • Commerce
  • Department Of State
  • Education
  • Environment
  • Foreign Relations
  • Governments
  • Intellectual Property
  • International Organizations
  • Investments
  • National Security
  • Political Systems
  • Recreation
  • Students
  • United States
  • War Colleges

Readers

  • Asian Economic Studies
  • Strategic Security Studies

Technology Areas

  • Space