China Foreign

Throughout the post-Mao reform era, China has championed the principle of sovereign state control, which holds that states should not intervene in the affairs of other states. Yet, as Tim Nicholas Rühlig argues in China's Foreign Policy Contradictions, in recent years they have not actually acted this way. Chinese foreign policy actions fail to match up with official rhetoric, and these inconsistencies - in combination with China's growing power - will have dramatic effects on the future shape of international order.

#1 New York Times Bestseller Senator Tom Cotton offers an unflinching look at the deadly threat of Communist China and reveals the truth about America’s most dangerous enemy. “ “As a member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, I’m often asked if the threat from China is as bad as it...

“Fascinating, shrewd . . . The book deftly traces the rhythms and patterns of Chinese history.” —Michiko Kakutani, The New York Times “No one can lay claim to so much influence on the shaping of foreign policy over the past 50 years as Henry Kissinger.” —The Financial Times In this...

The Mao Zedong Reader: How to Understand Chinese Ideology to Improve Foreign Policy and Relations with China Edited by Eric Engle For the first time, a comprehensive collection of Mao Zedong's most important writings is available in a single volume. The Mao Zedong Reader is the definitive guide to understanding the ideology that shaped modern China and continues to influence its foreign policy today. With a wide-ranging selection of Mao's writings, from his early revolutionary days to his later years as China's leader, this book provides a nuanced and balanced view of his thought. Dr. Eric ...

From the bestselling author of Flags of our Fathers, Flyboys, and The Imperial Cruise, a spellbinding history of turbulent U.S.-China relations from the 19th century to World War II and Mao's ascent. In each of his books, James Bradley has exposed the hidden truths behind America's engagement in...

American Eagle, Chinese Dragon: Strategy, Law, and Power in U.S.–China Relations China, the world's largest and richest country, rises. What will the US and Europe do? For example, is Vietnam now a sound investment—or a dangerous gamble? Such questions shape international business, foreign policy, and strategy today. Answers are here. In American Eagle, Chinese Dragon, Dr. Eric Engle, a distinguished scholar of international law and comparative politics, provides a powerful framework for understanding the U.S.–China rivalry. This book is essential reading for legal professionals, ...

Aiming to provide a comprehensive understanding of the foreign policy formulation process in Pakistan by focusing on crucial events, trends, and concepts, the book sheds light on the complexities and determinants that shape Pakistan's foreign policy decisions. By providing accessible explanations, avoiding trivial issues, and concentrating on significant events and trends, I hope this handbook will be a valuable addition to the library of anyone interested to understand the complex process of foreign policy formulation in Pakistan. Primarily written for those preparing for the Central ...

“Authoritative… a tale that sits at the heart of the most significant geopolitical relationship today.” – Financial Times “There’s probably no better account of China’s rise to economic dominance as seen through the prism of a single company.” – The Wall Street Journal ABOUT...

"A history, an analysis, and a set of prescriptions for the greatest geopolitical challenge of our time: the threat to the democratic world posed by China and Russia." —Anne Applebaum, author of Autocracy, Inc. "A monumental account of contemporary geopolitics"—Francis Fukuyama, author of...

Many nations define themselves in terms of territory or people; China defines itself in terms of history. Taking into account the country's unrivaled, voluminous tradition of history writing, John Keay has composed a vital and illuminating overview of the nation's complex and vivid past. Keay's authoritative history examines 5,000 years in China, from the time of the Three Dynasties through Chairman Mao and the current economic transformation of the country.

A New York Times Notable Book Empress Dowager Cixi (1835–1908) is the most important woman in Chinese history. She ruled China for decades and brought a medieval empire into the modern age. At the age of sixteen, in a nationwide selection for royal consorts, Cixi was chosen as one of the...

“Dazzling and instructive . . . [a] magisterial new book.” —Walter Isaacson, Time "An astute analysis that illuminates many of today's critical international issues." —Kirkus Reviews Henry Kissinger offers in World Order a deep meditation on the roots of international harmony and...

Do you want to understand the AI Arms Race? China and the USA are locked in a fierce competition for AI supremacy. China is likely to win. In the high-stakes game of global supremacy, China is making its move, and the United States is facing an unprecedented challenge. "China Will Win The AI Arms Race" is a gripping and insightful exploration of the intense competition between these two titans, with the future of the world hanging in the balance. Through the lens of the AI arms race, Dr. Eric Engle, LL.M., provides a nuanced and informed analysis of the geopolitical implications in play ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The fast-paced inside story of America’s plunge into a volatile rivalry with the other two great nuclear powers—Xi Jinping’s China and Vladimir Putin’s Russia—from the Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist and bestselling author of The Perfect Weapon “[A]...

For decades, the world was told that history had ended. That open markets, global institutions, and shared values would replace rivalry, power politics, and national self-interest. That cooperation would triumph over competition. That stability was inevitable. It didn’t happen. Instead, the global order is fragmenting. Alliances are straining. Institutions are losing authority. Nations are rearming, reshoring industry, hardening borders, and recalculating loyalty through cold-eyed cost-benefit analysis. Flexible Realism is a clear, unsettling examination of this transformation. In this ...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER In this “excellent” (Economist) book, the national security expert who predicted Putin’s invasion of Ukraine argues that Xi Jinping is preparing to conquer Taiwan—with dire global stakes if he is not deterred We are fully in the midst of Cold War II, this time with...

From the #1 New York Times and #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author Brad Thor comes “his very best” (The Washington Times) thriller, following covert operative Scot Harvath as he is called upon to stop an ISIS-led plot to destroy the Vatican. As a storm rages across the Mediterranean...

In its fight for global dominance, Communist China has thrown out the old rules of war. China expert General Robert Spalding walks us through their new playbook. Many Americans are finally waking up to the alarming reality of China's stealth war on the United States and puzzling over how to...

The “unparalleled master of the historical saga" (Newsweek) and internationally bestselling author of Paris and New York takes on an exhilarating new world with his trademark epic style in China: The Novel In China: The Novel, Edward Rutherfurd brings his renowned talents to the Middle Kingdom...

You're a doctoral student studying forms of ocean life in the Yellow Sea when you get an unexpected call from the State Department. Suddenly, it's up to you to save a priceless Chinese art treasure from pirates, and success will depend on your ability to learn enough Mandarin Chinese to complete your mission...