Course Description
China's rise as a great power raises important questions about how that power might be used in its relations with other states. Moreover, the process of globalization, which has acquired increasing momentum since the end of the Cold War, has benefited China more than any other major actor in the global scene. In this course, we will look into how China has managed to establish the requisite conditions, along with the gradual construction of its global network and international relations. Equally, the course examines the evolution of Chinese strategic thought in terms of the degree of continuity between the past and the present. A special emphasis will be given to the evolving Chinese foreign policy since end of Cold War with focus on its goal, interest calculus, and essential means.