| ID | 130414 |
| Title Proper | Potential partners in the pacific |
| Other Title Information | mutual interests and the Sino-NATO relationship |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Chacho, Tania M |
| Publication | 2014. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Is there mutual benefit in a relationship between the People's Republic of China and the North Atlantic Treaty Alliance (NATO)? At first glance, China and NATO appear to have little to offer one another, and many obstacles to cooperation exist. But distinct (and different) benefits exist for both parties should they elect to pursue a relationship based on interests. NATO and China share a common interest in maintaining international security, and increased interaction can thus appeal to NATO's desire to extend cooperative security beyond the Euro-Atlantic area while offering the Chinese a means for protecting their interests on the global stage in a constructive, non-threatening manner. While both NATO and China have interests in Afghanistan, the most fertile ground for a future relationship lies in mutual interests in four 'politically acceptable' domains: crisis management, humanitarian assistance/disaster relief, counter-proliferation and counter-piracy. Increased interaction will present both NATO and China with risks, but these are ultimately outweighed by the potential benefits. |
| `In' analytical Note | Journal of Contemporary China Vol.23, No.87; May 2014: p.387-407 |
| Journal Source | Journal of Contemporary China Vol.23, No.87; May 2014: p.387-407 |
| Key Words | China ; NATO ; Potential Benefits ; Strategic Relations ; Sino-NATO Relationship ; Cooperative Security ; International Relations - IR ; Strategic Policy ; Euro-Atlantic Policy ; International Security ; Europe ; International Cooperation - IC |