Assessing China's Soft Power in Asia: Implications for U.S. Strategy
Abstract
The identification of the 21st Century as the Pacific Century and the Rise of China signal a transformation in the international order that political leaders and strategists around the globe seek to understand. Most assessments of the strategic factors behind this transformation in Asia tend to focus on the more traditional quantifiable measures of power, such as military and economic power. The concept of soft power, as originated by Joseph Nye, posits an alternative, noncoercive form of power based on attraction rather than force or payment. This paper will review existing assessments of China's ability to wield soft power in the Asia-Pacific region, and present specific case studies of China's use of soft power in Australia, South Korea, Bangladesh, and Burma. The paper presents strategic recommendations for the United States based on these assessments.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 2012
- Accession Number
- ADA593058
Entities
People
- Michael R. Lwin
Organizations
- Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies