The Global Rise of China and Asia: Impact and Regional Response

ISBN-13: 9783030918088 / Angielski / Miękka / 2023 / 197 str.

Abdul Razak Baginda

Opis

This book posits an alternative narrative to China’s rise by focusing on its impact on Asia. China’s rapid rise as a multidimensional power is felt in all corners of the world and poses a direct challenge to the supremacy of the United States, which has held the status of a primary superpower ever since the end of the Cold War. For the most part, Asian countries want to avoid being dragged into this great power rivalry, preferring to adopt a more balanced and pragmatic approach. While a recognition of China’s greatness does not necessarily place states in a subservient position, the author argues that the most prudent approach for Asian nations is to avoid being caught in the middle of the US-China rivalry, as this allows them to derive benefits from both sides.

Spis treści

Chapter 1: Introduction: Contextualising China

Chapter 2: Examining China’s History: Bringing the Past to the Future

Chapter 3: The Multidimensional Elements of Chinese Power: An Assessment

Chapter 4: Evaluating the China Threat: Between Perceived and Real

Chapter 5: Regional Perceptions towards China: Safeguarding Interests

Chapter 6: Conclusion: Balancing between Domestic and International Imperatives

O autorze

Abdul Razak Baginda was most recently a visiting fellow at Reitaku University, Japan. He received his doctorate in International Relations from Trinity College, University of Oxford, UK.

Blurb

This book posits an alternative narrative to China’s rise by focusing on its impact on Asia. China’s rapid rise as a multidimensional power is felt in all corners of the world and poses a direct challenge to the supremacy of the United States, which has held the status of a primary superpower ever since the end of the Cold War. For the most part, Asian countries want to avoid being dragged into this great power rivalry, preferring to adopt a more balanced and pragmatic approach. While a recognition of China’s greatness does not necessarily place states in a subservient position, the author argues that the most prudent approach for Asian nations is to avoid being caught in the middle of the US-China rivalry, as this allows them to derive benefits from both sides.

 

Abdul Razak Baginda was most recently a visiting fellow at Reitaku University, Japan. He received his doctorate in International Relations from Trinity College, University of Oxford, UK.