Many see China's rise as a threat to US leadership in Asia and beyond. Thomas J. Christensen argues instead that the real challenge lies in dissuading China from regional aggression while eliciting its global cooperation. Drawing on decades of scholarship and experience as a senior diplomat, Christensen offers a deep perspective on China's military and economic capacity. Assessing China's political outlook and strategic goals, Christensen shows how nationalism and the threat of domestic instability influence the party's decisions about regional and global affairs. Articulating a balanced strategic approach along with perceptive historical analysis, Christensen describes how we might shape China's choices in the coming decades so that it contributes more to the international system from which it benefits so much.
Winner of the Silver Medal for the 2016 Arthur Ross Book Award from the Council on Foreign Relations.

About the Author
Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs, Thomas J. Christensen is the William P. Boswell Professor of World Politics and director of the China and the World Program at Princeton University. He lives in Princeton, New Jersey.

Reviews
"...powerful and reasonable..." -- The New York Times Book Review
"...a model of judicious analysis..." -- The Washington Post
"A standout... a balanced, informative, and highly intelligent guide to dealing with China." -- Fareed Zakaria



Book Information
ISBN 9780393352993
Author Thomas J. Christensen
Format Paperback
Page Count 400
Imprint WW Norton & Co
Publisher WW Norton & Co
Weight(grams) 323g
Dimensions(mm) 211mm * 140mm * 28mm