| ID | 108377 |
| Title Proper | China |
| Other Title Information | making an adversary |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Etzioni, Amitai |
| Publication | 2011. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Commentators in the Western media, the United States Congress and academia are increasingly contending that China is on its way to becoming a threatening global force, an adversary, if not an enemy. This article examines whether those views are justified, after first establishing the importance of critically assessing all claims that a nation is turning into an adversary. The examination proceeds by summarizing the arguments of those who consider China an adversary in the making - the 'adversarians' - and the responses of those who hold China is leaning toward a peaceful development and should be engaged - the 'engagers'. The discussion is organized into three segments, each analyzing the debate with regard to the different sectors of power: military/geopolitical, economic and ideational. The concluding sections explore alternative American responses to China's rising power in each of the three sectors. |
| `In' analytical Note | International Politics Vol. 48, No. 6; Nov 2011: p.647-666 |
| Journal Source | International Politics Vol. 48, No. 6; Nov 2011: p.647-666 |
| Key Words | China ; Power Transition ; Power ; United States |