The Dragon and Uncle Sam: Shaping the World for Prosperity or Destruction?
Abstract
China is a complex rising power with whom the United States should develop closer ties and together shape the world economy and global security. Economic prosperity and global security are not zero-sum games that the United States and China must compete for and win individually. If they have the will, both nations can flourish economically and strengthen global security. Only through constant engagement, mutual cultural understanding, an appreciation of strategic encirclement (wei qi) and Chinese views of deterrence and compellence (weishe), continued economic interdependence, and the willingness to compromise on key issues, can the United States and China charter a course for global security and positively shape global economic prosperity and security. In this paper, we will explore cultural differences between the United States and China, the interdependence of our economies, areas of friction and cooperation, the implications for regional and global security, and the development of a path to mutual prosperity and security.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 03, 2012
- Accession Number
- ADA561200
Entities
People
- Thomas Hays
Organizations
- United States Army War College