A Game of Giants

The end of the Cold War brought a profound restructuring in the international system of power; no longer driven by the constraints of a bipolar world, alliances between states became fluid and pragmatic. This trend was reinforced after September 11, 2001. This shift in patterns of global alignments...

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Published in:Harvard international review 2005-04, Vol.27 (1), p.32-34
Main Author: Rigol, Natalia
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Afghanistan War
China
Cooperation
Expansion
Foreign relations
GDP
Gross Domestic Product
International relations
Political alliances
Political power
Politicians
Politics
Presidents
September 11 terrorist attacks-2001
September 11, 2001 attacks
Terrorism
United States
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Summary:The end of the Cold War brought a profound restructuring in the international system of power; no longer driven by the constraints of a bipolar world, alliances between states became fluid and pragmatic. This trend was reinforced after September 11, 2001. This shift in patterns of global alignments has caused a reevaluation of the relationship between the United States and China. In the aftermath of September 11, a newly strengthened partnership, due to increased cooperation on issues of international security between the two countries, was welcomed. However, three years later, this friendship does not seem to be as strong as it initially was. Thus far, relations between the United States and China remain stable. While the United States is preoccupied with the War on Terror, the Chinese are seeking to become more integrated in the international community, where they can better extend their influence.
ISSN:0739-1854
2374-6564