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 Tensions in East Asia

Tensions in East Asia are rising, and increasingly so. Unfortunately, the topic does not get enough attention in Europe.

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The Strategic Relevance of Japan I: Location, Potential, Culture

A country often overlooked in today’s discourse on international politics is Japan. Its neglect is mostly due to the growing importance of China. But exactly the rise of China is an important reason to think hard about the situation of Japan and the opportunities it offers to Western states.

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