Will China’s Rise Be Peaceful?: The Rise of a Great Power in Theory, History, Politics, and the Future

The rise of China will undoubtedly be one of the great spectacles of the twenty-first century. More than a dramatic symbol of the redistribution of global wealth, the event has marked the end of the unipolar international system and the arrival of a new era in world politics. How the security, stability and legitimacy built upon foundations that were suddenly shifting, adapting to this new reality is the subject of__Will China's Rise be Peaceful?__Bringing together the work of seasoned experts and younger scholars, this volume offers an inclusive examination of the effects of historical patterns-whether interrupted or intact-by the rise of China. The contributors show how strategies among the major powers are guided by existing international rules and expectations as well as by the realities created by an increasingly powerful China.While China has sought to signal its non-revisionist intent its extraordinary economic growth and active diplomacy has in a short time span transformed global and East Asian politics. This has caused constant readjustments as the other key actors have responded to the changing incentives provided by Chinese policies.__Will China's Rise be Peaceful?__explores these continuities and discontinuities in five areas: theory, history, domestic politics, regional politics, and great power politics.Equally grounded in theory and extensive empirical research, this timely volume offers a remarkably lucid description and interpretation of our changing international relations. In both its approach and its conclusions, it will serve as a model for the study of China in a new era. "The rise of China will undoubtedly be one of the great spectacles of the twenty-first century. More than a dramatic symbol of the redistribution of global wealth, the event has marked the end of the unipolar international system and the arrival of a new era in world politics. How the security, stability and legitimacy built upon foundations that were suddenly shifting, adapting to this new reality is the subject of Will China's Rise be Peaceful? Bringing together the work of seasoned experts and younger scholars, this volume offers an inclusive examination of the effects of historical patterns-whether interrupted or intact-by the rise of China. The contributors show how strategies among the major powers are guided by existing international rules and expectations as well as by the realities created by an increasingly powerful China. While China has sought to signal its non-revisionist intent its extraordinary economic growth and active diplomacy has in a short time span transformed global and East Asian politics. This has caused constant readjustments as the other key actors have responded to the changing incentives provided by Chinese policies. Will China's Rise be Peaceful? explores these continuities and discontinuities in five areas: theory, history, domestic politics, regional politics, and great power politics. Equally grounded in theory and extensive empirical research, this timely volume offers a remarkably lucid description and interpretation of our changing international relations. In both its approach and its conclusions, it will serve as a model for the study of China in a new era."-- Contents 6 Contributors 10 Introduction 14 PART I. China and the International Order 24 1 Rising Powers and the Risks of War 26 2 A New Order of Things? 46 3 Not Quite the Same as It Ever Was 70 4 Restraints on Conflict in the ChinaUS Relationship 92 PART II. Historical Perspectives 114 5 The Rise and Fall of Great Powers 116 6 The Sound of Distant Thunder 136 7 The Weight of the Past in China’s Relations with Its Asian Neighbors 156 PART III. Domestic Dimensions 174 8 The Rise and Fall of the China Model 176 9 Curtailing China’s Rise before the Real Takeoff? 198 PART IV. Domestic Politics— International Policies 222 10 Is China a Global Power? 224 11 Despite the “New Assertiveness,” China Is Not Up for Challenging the Global Order 244 PART V. China and Its Rivals 264 12 Coexistence in China’s Regional and Global Maritime Security Strategies 266 13 The Rise of China in Asia 290 14 Can India Balance China in Asia? 312 15 Axis of Opposition 334 16 How Should the US Respond to a Rising China? 362 Index 382 Will,China’s,Rise,Be,Peaceful? As the rest of the world worries about China's economic prospects, 'Will China's Rise be Peaceful?' worries about the effect a more powerful China will have on international peace and stability. Bringing together the work of seasoned experts and younger scholars, this volume offers an inclusive examination of the effects of historical patterns-whether interrupted or intact-by the rise of China. The authors argues that the most populous nation ion the globe-and0its second largest economy-may continue to rise peacefully, but that powerful internal and external factors work against this "As the rest of the world worries about China's economic prospects, Will China's Rise be Peaceful? Worries about the effect a more powerful China will have on international peace and stability. Applying the logic of international relations theory, historical analysis, domestic politics and regional politics and great power politics, the authors argues that the most populous nation on the globe--and its second largest economy--may continue to rise peacefully, but that potential dangers abound"-- Provided by publisher Asle Toje, Editor. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Mode Of Access: World Wide Web.