A CONTEST FOR SUPREMACY China, America, and the Struggle for Mastery in Asia

There may be no denying China's growing economic strength, but its impact on the global balance of power remains hotly contested. Political scientist Aaron L. Friedberg argues that our nation's leaders are failing to act expeditiously enough to counter China's growing strength. He exp...

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Main Author: Friedberg, Aaron L. 1956-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York W. W. Norton & Co. 2011
Edition:First edition
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Table of Contents:
  • Introduction: A contest for supremacy
  • Means of ascent
  • Roots of rivalry
  • From containment to alignment
  • "Congagement"
  • "The propensity of things"
  • "Hide our capabilities and bide our time"
  • "To win without fighting"
  • The balance of influence
  • The balance of power
  • Alternative strategies
  • Can America keep its balance?