An Evaluation of United States' Hedging Strategy with China

Abstract

As China continues to grow politically, economically, and militarily, the need to incorporate it into the international order to maintain regional and world stability is becoming more and more imperative. However, China's actions during its ascension have lacked transparency and have caused friction with other countries who try to abide by the international world order. As such, many countries, including the United States, question China's so-called "peaceful rise," which in turn has policy makers uncertain if they should "fear the dragon" or "hug the panda." This paper examines China's rise in the world by dissecting the political, economic, and military factors that fuel its foreign policy and behavior. It then discusses the associated American grand strategy that welcomes a peaceful China, but hedges the United States and other Asian partners against a menacing and forceful China.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 24, 2012
Accession Number
ADA560995

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  • Michael R. Florio

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  • United States Army War College

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