Justifications for war often invoke reputational or social aspirations: the need to protect
national honor, status, reputation for resolve, credibility, and respect. Studies of these …

With the future of liberal internationalism in question, how will China's growing power and
influence reshape world politics? We argue that views of the Liberal International Order …

How would the history of international relations in'the East'be written if we did not always
read the ending–the Rise of the West and the decline of the East–into the past? What if we …

Communication is central to how we understand international affairs. Political leaders,
diplomats, and citizens recognize that communication shapes global politics. This has only …

Chinese “aid” is a lightning rod for criticism. Policy-makers, journalists, and public
intellectuals claim that Beijing uses its largesse to cement alliances with political leaders …

The transformation of the BRIC acronym from an investment term into a household name of
international politics and into a semi-institutionalized political outfit (called BRICS, with a …

This article explores the motivations and calculations behind China's Belt and Road
Initiative. It argues that China's efforts to enhance regional multilateral cooperation across …

Existing theories predict that the rise of China will trigger a hegemonic transition and the
current debate centers on whether or not the transition will be violent or peaceful. This …

The rise of China and other great powers raises important questions about the persistence
and stability of the'liberal international order'. This book provides a new perspective on these …

After sixty-five years of pursuing a grand strategy of global leadership—nearly a third of
which transpired without a peer great power rival—has the time come for the United States …