A View from the United States on Sino-U.S. Relations
During the 2016 U.S. presidential campaign, the candidates reached a bipartisan consensus on one issue: how to deal with North Korea. Hillary Clinton and Donald…
A View from the United States on ROK-U.S. Relations
For the proverbial visitor from Mars, the political situation in Northeast Asia is inexplicable. Sitting amidst a group of relatively stable, wealthy, and powerful countries,…
Intro | The Impact of Chinese National Identity on Bilateral Relations
The construct “Chinese national identity” refers to narratives from China’s leadership, media, and academic spokespersons about what makes their country distinctive and how those ideas…
The Impact of Chinese National Identity on Sino-Japanese Relations
Sino-Japanese relations have been in another volatility cycle since the Diaoyu/Senkaku Islands disputes flared up again in summer 2012. The downward trend seems to have…
The Impact of Chinese National Identity on Sino-South Korean Relations
How do Chinese national identity narratives affect Sino-South Korean relations? The Koguryo history war more than a decade ago was a turning point in bilateral…
The Impact of Chinese National Identity on Sino-ASEAN Relations
China and ASEAN possess tremendous opportunities for economic cooperation, but also face significant security challenges, particularly regarding the South China Sea. In both domains, China’s…
The Impact of Chinese National Identity on Sino-Russian Relations
When we think of national identity as a factor in China’s external relations, we normally focus on Japan or, for those bolder in their thinking,…
The Impact of Chinese National Identity on Sino-U.S. Relations
The Chinese Party-state’s warnings about the danger of Western ideas appear with increasing frequency. Whether the target is “constitutional democracy,” the “rule of law,” “universal…
Intro | U.S.-ROK Economic Relations Left Uncertain Amid Leadership Changes
While the other parts of this book bring China fully into the coverage—diplomacy, national identities, and sanctions—here we narrow the focus on U.S.-ROK relations with…
Reinforcing U.S.-ROK Economic Relations through a Better Understanding of the KORUS FTA
President Donald Trump has made it clear that he intends to follow through on his protectionist campaign promises. On his first day in office, he…