Containing China: How the Geopolitics of Asia Check China's Rise

Many analysts argue that China will soon dominate East Asia militarily. In reality, however, China is far from achieving this goal and will remain so for the foreseeable future. Homeland security missions drain China's military resources; China's neighbors have acquired capabilities that preclude Chinese sea and air control throughout most of the East and South China Seas; and China's economy has stagnated and wracked up liabilities that will limit the growth of China's military budget.  This seminar describes these developments and discusses their implications for U.S. foreign policy.

Please join us! Coffee and tea provided. Everyone is welcome, but admittance will be on a first come–first served basis.