US-China Relations: Perilous Past, Uncertain Present

Since the first edition of this book over a decade ago, US-China relations have changed significantly, with a unique bipartisan Congressional-Administration consensus that sees multiple challenges from China posing an existential threat. Robert G. Sutter's fourth edition provides a comprehensive assessment of historical and contemporary determinants of Sino-American relations, focusing on the recent dramatic hardening amid acute competition between the world's leading powers.

Format: Hardback
Length: 420 pages
Publication date: 28 March 2022
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Since the first edition of this book over a decade ago, US-China relations have undergone significant transformations. The fourth edition, published in this era of acute competition between the world's leading powers, provides a comprehensive assessment of historical and contemporary determinants of Sino-American relations. This edition specifically highlights the recent dramatic hardening, driven by a unique bipartisan Congressional-Administration consensus that views multiple challenges posed by China as an existential threat.

Urgency to counter these challenges dominates US policymaking toward China, despite acute partisanship and erratic presidential leadership during the Trump administration. This consensus has remained strong under President Biden's more consistent foreign policy approach.

China, however, remains uncompromising, forecasting continued trouble ahead. In this context, Robert G. Sutter's book stands as the only comprehensive resource that combines an assessment of the historical evolution, in-depth analysis of the myriad issues shaping recent developments, and likely prospects for US-China relations in the future. His balanced study will be invaluable to all stakeholders interested in the world's most crucial bilateral partnership.

Weight: 730g
Dimension: 237 x 161 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781538157169
Edition number: Fourth Edition