The Chinese Calculus of Deterrence analyzes China’s strategic thinking and foreign policy behavior in its relations with India and the states of Indochina. Written by Allen S. Whiting, the book examines the use of military force, deterrence strategies, and political calculations employed by the People’s Republic of China during periods of regional conflict. This study provides a detailed as…
This book analyzes China’s foreign policy and economic development in the period following the death of Mao Zedong. Written within the framework of the Council on Foreign Relations’ 1980s Project, the study examines how domestic economic reforms and international strategic considerations shaped China’s evolving role in global politics. The authors explore policy choices, external relation…