Can two 21st century superpowers in the world - one in the East, one in the West, with polar opposite political systems and philosophies on world affairs, align themselves peacefully for a mutually beneficial existence or will their relationship be marked by increased completion and conflict as they encroach on each other’s territorial and economic interests? The rise of Chinese influence and power is having a significant effect on the global equilibrium. The once quantifiable power gap between China and the United States is shrinking, as China rises to the worldwide economic table; the United States will no longer be the solely dominant power in the Asia-Pacific region, as it has been since 1945. The most important question that arises as a result of this discussion is whether China can rise peacefully in the presence of the United States, or whether Sino-American relations will become increasingly adversarial.
In “Can China Rise Peacefully”, an excerpt from Dr. John J. Mearshiemer’s book The Tragedy of the Great Power Politics, Mearshiemer indicates the shift toward total American …show more content…
Many GOP candidates are taking a forward standing on Sino-American issues, especially those concerned with China’s territorial claims in the South China Sea, as well as China’s instrumental role in supporting North Koran food and energy supplies. Carpenter argues, however, that Obama should ignore the political skirmish, further noting that the United States’ relationship with China is, “…far too important to sacrifice on the altar of partisan political posturing” However, he notes that Chinese authorities’ “systematic espionage”, encompassing the realm of cyber espionage attacks, needs to be addressed and diplomatically resolved, rather than
In “Can China Rise Peacefully”, an excerpt from Dr. John J. Mearshiemer’s book The Tragedy of the Great Power Politics, Mearshiemer indicates the shift toward total American …show more content…
Many GOP candidates are taking a forward standing on Sino-American issues, especially those concerned with China’s territorial claims in the South China Sea, as well as China’s instrumental role in supporting North Koran food and energy supplies. Carpenter argues, however, that Obama should ignore the political skirmish, further noting that the United States’ relationship with China is, “…far too important to sacrifice on the altar of partisan political posturing” However, he notes that Chinese authorities’ “systematic espionage”, encompassing the realm of cyber espionage attacks, needs to be addressed and diplomatically resolved, rather than