U.S.-China Power Struggle or Peaceful Coexistence: Will it Avoid the Thucydides Trap?
If a rising China challenges the US in a traditional power struggle, the Thucydides Trap may play out through economic and political manoeuvring, espionage and proxy wars.
The Populist Potential of the US and its Fragile Grip on the International System
Donald Trump would likely destroy any chance of ‘sharing hegemony’ with China by bringing more instability and uncertainty into US policymaking.
Coexisting Influence: The Sino-American Competition in Europe
China’s diplomatic and economic growth in Europe may stand as an example of how it may exert influence in regions not as historically and institutionally dominated by the US.
Russia’s Reaction to US-China Competition in Central Asia
The United States needs to clearly state the connection of Central Asia to its grand strategy, focusing on the foreign policy goal of engaging with the region.
The US-Iran-China Nexus: Towards a New Strategic Alignment
The restoration of the JCPOA provides the best bet America has for tackling the Chinese challenge to the US-dominated global hierarchy.
US-China Rivalry and the Future of Africa
African leaders must avoid exploitative agreements and focus on collaborative and mutually beneficial partnerships that are not laden with hidden costs and future economic burdens.
In Search of Food Security: US-China Hegemonic Rivalry in Africa
The US and China are more interested in establishing their influence, status, and prestige across critical sectors in Africa than boosting food security.
US China Competition in the Andean Region
China’s growing influence in Latin America is becoming increasingly relevant for the United States, setting up a potential bipolar scenario in the region.
Cooperation or Competition: US-China Dynamics on Climate Change
To be more efficient in climate cooperation, the United States and China should recognize their political and ideological differences and concede that cooperation and competition are not mutually exclusive.
The Prospect of Shared Hegemony Between the US and China in Addressing Displacement
While US-China relations may be contentious in the international system, the non-competitive issue area of displacement presents an avenue for cooperation.
