Looking for Balance: China, the United States, and Power Balancing in East Asia

摘要

The politics of competition among the major powers, which continues to be closely linked to various global facets and sub-regional power phenomena, has always been an exciting topic in international relations studies. Steve Chan's new book makes a comprehensive theoretical analysis of Sino-American politics in East Asia, covering both macro and micro politics of regional power contention and competition. It is a classic conceptual analysis of the balance-of-power theory and its bearing on Sino-American power politics in East Asia, which is perhaps the most dynamic region of Asia.