Rising China Reconsidered III: Consolidation, Escalation, Stagnation

Where is China heading to? I think that we can identify three relevant possible developments. Under the assumption of the continued rise of China, China may either contribute to an escalation or consolidation of international politics. A third view is offered by rejecting the assumption of the continued rise of China.

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Rising China Reconsidered II: Instability, Land, and Location

I have developed a certain tradition in highlighting counterfactuals to the conventional wisdom that China’s rise is secured. What follows is a short summary of my main arguments. I depict that China faces problems from its domestic instability, its land-oriented location, and its location in itself.

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Rising China Reconsidered I: The Neoclassical Realist Perspective

An important transition of power is ongoing in the international system. The United States’ position is weakening, as other states are rising. This process deserves our fullest attention. History teaches that tensions and conflicts are more likely when new powers emerge. Thus this post offers a more detailed look at the US’ mots important competitor, […]

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