Kevin G. Cai - Böcker

This timely book investigates the power rivalry between the US and China, examining the internal forces that are shaping both nations’ foreign policies, the geopolitical and economic dynamics of their competition, and its profound impact on global politics, economics, and security.Drawing on empirical case studies, leading scholars discuss the global and regional implications of this developing rivalry, covering key topics including regime security, the technological race, US–China competition in international institutions, Beijing’s role in the Russia–Ukraine conflict, the challenges that Canada faces in the US–China rivalry, the fragility of the US–South Korea alliance, and strategic choices that East Asian democracies have to take amid the US–China rivalry. In an era of intensified great power competition, strategic realignments and growing uncertainty, this book considers how the US–China rivalry is reshaping international governance institutions and norms, fracturing economic and technological networks and reconfiguring alliances across the globe.The US–China Rivalry is a valuable resource for scholars, students and researchers of international relations, political science, international economics and Asian politics. It is also beneficial for policymakers and government officials seeking to formulate effective policies and strategies in the areas of diplomacy, trade and technology.

Taiwan is seen as one of the most dangerous global flashpoints today. The political status of Taiwan (i.e., the Taiwan issue) is very complex, which involves multiple important aspects, including nationalism, ideology, democracy, national identity, regional security, geopolitics, geoeconomics, and great power rivalry. Taipei, Beijing, and Washington are the three key parties that have particularly high stakes and play the most important role in the Taiwan issue. Because of their very different concerns and fundamentally conflicting interests behind the Taiwan issue, Taipei, Beijing, and Washington are pursuing very different goals regarding the future of the island. Covering some most important aspects of the Taiwan issue, this edited volume provides readers with a multifaceted picture of this important and complex issue in the world today.