Constructivism -- Is the United States Making China an Enemy?

Abstract

This paper uses the theory of Constructivism in the context of international relations to determine if the United States is turning China into a future and formal enemy. Constructivism is explained using basic principles of Alexander Wendt's and Nicholas Onuf's view of constructivist theory. Principles of their theory are combined with historical examples, current U.S. policy, and U.S. decision makers' comments and speeches to show how China is framed as an enemy, and how the United States is helping to construct its own hostile national security environment.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 12, 2012
Accession Number
ADA561838

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People

  • Bryan Patridge

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

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Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Cyber
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Cyber Threats
  • Defense Systems
  • Fighter Aircraft
  • Foreign Policy
  • Foreign Relations
  • Governments
  • International Organizations
  • International Relations
  • National Politics
  • National Security
  • Security
  • Students
  • Treaties
  • United States
  • United States Pacific Command
  • War Colleges
  • Warning Systems

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  • East Asian Political and Security Studies within the Soviet Union
  • Military History of the United States in the 20th Century.