POSC 368 - American Foreign Relations with China

This course examines the major sources, dominant theories, and primary policy options in American foreign relations with China. It begins by examining some key determinants of this bilateral relationship and proceeds to investigate “realist,” “liberal,” and “cultural” approaches to understanding international relations in general and US China policy in particular. Particular attention is paid to the so-called “Thucydides Trap” and the actual consequences of a potential US-China war. The course concludes by examining the effects of “American Exceptionalism” and the “China threat” on US foreign policy towards China.

Credits: 1.00
Corequisite: None
Prerequisites: None
Major/Minor Restrictions: None
Class Restriction: None
Area of Inquiry: Social Relations,Inst.& Agents
Liberal Arts CORE: None

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