Insecurity and Chinese: US Engagement

Abstract

China's rapid economic and military rise have been unprecedented and are a cause of global concern. Increasing demand for resources and socio-economic prosperity are driving political conditions for regional competition and a new Cold War. However, modernization and efforts to secure resources are a natural condition of a developing State. In the case of China, modernization should be met with international guidance and partnership rather than confrontation or containment. Otherwise political rhetoric and economic saber rattling may become self-fulfilling motives, and lead to confrontation. Ultimately the ability to avoid conflict will come through greater dialogue and closer cooperation.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 26, 2011
Accession Number
ADA600654

Entities

People

  • Dennis T. Doyle

Organizations

  • Marine Corps University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Cold War
  • Commerce
  • Energy Security
  • Foreign Relations
  • Geography
  • Governments
  • International Relations
  • Investments
  • Market Economy
  • Minority Groups
  • National Politics
  • National Security
  • Naval Warfare
  • Navy
  • Petroleum
  • United States
  • War Colleges

Fields of Study

  • Political science

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  • Economics
  • Strategic Security Studies