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Title: The Coming Conflict With China by Richard Bernstein, Ross H. Munro ISBN: 0679776621 Publisher: Vintage Books Pub. Date: February, 1998 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $13.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 2.76
Rating: 2
Summary: Superficial and Sinophobic; it adds nothing to understanding
Comment: The Coming Conflict with China serves as a tabloid view of US-China relations for the next century. There is no question that friction between these powers exists and will continue without clear and unambiguous diplomatic signals passing between the countries. However, Bernstein and Munro appear to buy into the hypothesis that China is expansionist and aggressive, which at this point in history is an anachronistic view. In reality, China is indeed grappling with significant change and has a resurgence of self confidence due to its economic development and the reunification with Hong Kong. There is still apprehension in political circles as indeed the communist party is losing control of the provinces especially in the southeast. It is also no secret that Taiwan is an active investor in China and both sides will avoid conflict. The real party to watch is Japan which wants to encourage Sinophobia to reestabish its military. Unfortunately, the authors did not see beyond stereotypes or scratch beneath the surface of current events. Had they done so the book would have been more enlightening
Rating: 5
Summary: A must read for the 21st century's geo-politcal setting.
Comment: A well-written and researched book. The authors take a realistic geo-political view of the relationship between China and the United States. Their focus on the regional hegemony that drives China's foreign policy is eye opening. There are definitely problems ahead for the U.S., if for no other reason than this nation's economic investment in the Pacific Rim. But obviously there are other reasons, not the least of which are our security interest with Japan and Taiwan.
Perhaps the most intriguing and, clearly, the most troubling assertions from the authors are their detailed explorations of the China Lobby. If true, it is a disaster in the making. The highlights of which can be glimpsed in the Clinton administrations potential betrayal of this nation's security interest. The careless and cavalier manner in which technology has been transferred to the Chinese reflects the unrealistic representation of the Chinese government, their goals, and their interest, as portrayed by this country's most distinguished statesmen acting as a China Lobby.
A must read to understand the 21st century's geo-political world.
Rating: 3
Summary: Competent, short, but timely treatment of a difficult topic
Comment: This is not the most scholarly book you will ever read. Let that be said right away. Also, as has been mentioned before, this book takes all of its cues from Huntington's "Clash of Civilizations." However, for any devotees of Huntington's theories (of which I am one) this is an interesting investigation of the one area of the world where the U.S. has the greatest potential for conflict in the near future.
Bernstein and Munro write each chapter about what they feel is a potentially important issue concerning U.S.-China relations. However the best, most interesting ones are those regarding Taiwan and the "New China Lobby." Most of you have probabaly never heard of the New China Lobby before and they are undoubtedly happy to hear that. The New China Lobby is in effect an organization of American and Chinese businesses which use their money and power to influence political decisions in the United States and to a much lesser extent in China. The number of despicable actions which have been instigated by this lobby is staggering and you will inevitably shake your head in disgust as you read how spineless many of our politicians are, and how ruthless businesses in both countries are. Many of the actions taken by the U.S. government were done in order to protect American business in China, the best example given by the authors is in regards to the Boeing/Airbus struggle for the Chinese market. Yet there are numerous others which simply smack of greed. If you are interested in reading more evidence of how big business has hijacked American politics the New China Lobby chapter of this book will be of particular interest.
The rest of the book is well informed and clearly written. It does not, as other reviewers have implied, treat the Chinese strictly in a stereotypically racist manner. What it does do is attempt to talk about the issues rather than around them. It is also worth mentioning that the chapter on Taiwan is written mostly in a narrative format detailing a possible sequence of events which could lead to American involvement in a conflict in the Taiwan Strait. Lastly, lest you fear that this book is all doom and gloom... fear not. Bernstein and Munro have a mostly positive outlook for the future and sincerely believe that it is more likely we will continue on without any armed conflict, they merely point out the circumstances that might lead to it.
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Title: The China Threat: How the People's Republic Targets America by Bill Gertz ISBN: 0895262819 Publisher: Regnery Publishing, Inc. Pub. Date: November, 2000 List Price(USD): $27.95 |
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Title: Hegemon: China's Plan to Dominate Asia and the World by Steven W. Mosher ISBN: 1893554082 Publisher: Encounter Books Pub. Date: July, 2000 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
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Title: Red Dragon Rising: Communist China's Military Threat to America by Edward Timperlake, William C. Triplett II, Edward Timberlake, William, II Triplett ISBN: 0895262584 Publisher: Regnery Publishing, Inc. Pub. Date: 15 November, 1999 List Price(USD): $27.95 |
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Title: Coming Collapse of China by Gordon G. Chang ISBN: 037550477X Publisher: Random House Pub. Date: 31 July, 2001 List Price(USD): $26.95 |
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Title: Interpreting China's Grand Strategy : Past, Present and Future by Michael D. Swaine, Ashley J. Tellis ISBN: 0833027670 Publisher: Rand Corporation Pub. Date: 01 September, 2000 List Price(USD): $35.00 |
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