| ID | 090631 |
| Title Proper | Not so dangerous dyad |
| Other Title Information | China's rise and Sino-Japanese rivalry |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Sakuwa, Kentaro |
| Publication | 2009. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | In contemporary East Asia, political rivalry between China and Japan is often discussed. However, little has been done to systematically analyze the bilateral relationship and possible conflict escalation. In this paper, I employ the multiple-hierarchy model of regional politics offered by power transition theorists, in order to examine the recent Sino-Japanese relationship. After examining the effect of the factors suggested by the theory, I conclude that China's rise does not pose immediate destabilizing effects on regional security because the relative rise of China's capability is at best moderate. I also argue that the dyadic relationship has been pacified by several factors such as interest similarity and defense-dominant geography, in spite of China's overall rise. Finally, I offer some policy recommendations suggested by the theory-driven analysis |
| `In' analytical Note | International Relations of the Asia-Pacific Vol. 9, No. 3; 2009: p497-528 |
| Journal Source | International Relations of the Asia-Pacific Vol. 9, No. 3; 2009: p497-528 |
| Key Words | China - Relations - Japan ; Sino - Relations - Japan ; Japan - Relations - Sino ; Japan - Relations - China ; China - Military |