| ID | 130170 |
| Title Proper | Australia and Asia's trilateral dilemmas |
| Other Title Information | between Beijing and Washington? |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Bisley, Nick |
| Publication | 2014. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Asia's middle powers face a trilateral dilemma stemming from their relationships with the U.S. and China. This paper uses the Australian example to examine the dilemma. It shows that Australia has bound itself to the U.S. because of domestic political factors, cost considerations, a belief that it can keep its interests separate, and its perception of regional threats. The paper then argues that others are likely to resolve their trilateral dilemmas in ways that make the regional strategic dynamic more competitive. |
| `In' analytical Note | Asian Survey Vol.54, No.2; March-April 2014: p.297-318 |
| Journal Source | Asian Survey Vol.54, No.2; March-April 2014: p.297-318 |
| Key Words | Australia ; China ; United States - US ; International Politics ; Rising Power ; International Strategy ; Trilateral Dilemmas ; International Alliance ; Political Interest ; Regional Strategic Dynamic - RSD ; Middle Powers ; Asian Perspectives |