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Engaging China

Rebuilding Sino-American Relations

By: Mel Gurtov

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Engaging China

Rebuilding Sino-American Relations

By: Mel Gurtov

In Engaging China, Gurtov identifies and details the many facets of China that worry critics. But he also argues for a strategy of coexistence that allows for economic and technological competition while managing frictions over issues so diverse as human rights and access to the South China Sea. This book is wide-ranging but compact; realistic but value-oriented; clearly argued but backed by extensive references to documents and scholarly literature--including writings by leading Chinese scholars who also seek a viable modus vivendi between the two great powers.

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1538172208

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Pacific Asia?

Prospects for Security and Cooperation in East Asia

By: Mel Gurtov

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Pacific Asia?

Prospects for Security and Cooperation in East Asia

By: Mel Gurtov

Most studies of Asia-Pacific security are marked by pessimism and continuing belief in the virtues of a balance of power. Pacific Asia? goes against the grain by pointing to a number of positive developments—especially economic—in regional relationships, the absence of an arms race, the growth of multilateral groups, and an emerging consensus on the importance of nonmilitary paths to national security. Above all, Mel Gurtov stresses a definition of security that focuses on basic human needs, social justice, and environmental protection. The author disagrees with proponents of a China threat, criticizes U.S. Cold War notions of security through forward-based power, and argues for new efforts at regional dialogue based on multilateral cooperation, sensitivity to Asian nationalism, and a role for Japan as a 'global civilian power.

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Engaging China

Rebuilding Sino-American Relations

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Rebuilding Sino-American Relations

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America in Retreat

Foreign Policy under Donald Trump

By: Mel Gurtov

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America in Retreat

Foreign Policy under Donald Trump

By: Mel Gurtov

This deeply researched book offers a comprehensive analysis of the domestic politics and international consequences of Trump’s foreign policy. Mel Gurtov provides detailed case studies of policy toward key countries and regions, including China, Russia, North Korea, Europe, and the Middle East. He makes a vigorous argument, centered on human-interest priorities and values, for rejecting a foreign policy of neglect and ineptness when it comes to the major issues of our times: climate change, China’s rise, multiple US wars, human rights, authoritarian leadership, and nuclear weapons. Gurtov argues that Trump is a nationalist and illiberal populist whose policy views have been molded chiefly by his business practices, leading to an obsession with “winning,” elevation of ego and loyalty over expertise, and preference for threats over diplomacy. Trump holds to a few simple ideas about the US role in the world: too expensive, too subject to other countries and institutions, and too influenced by “globalist” concerns such as democracy, climate crisis, human rights, and the rule of law. Trump will leave a deeply negative mark on the reputation and credibility of the United States, and on its policy-making process. But Gurtov concludes that a liberal successor should be able to reverse the worst features of the Trump era and restore foreign policy to its true purpose: exemplifying America’s commitment to humane and democratic governance and cooperative economic relations with allies and economic partners.

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1538145685

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Engaging Adversaries

Peacemaking and Diplomacy in the Human Interest

By: Mel Gurtov

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Engaging Adversaries

Peacemaking and Diplomacy in the Human Interest

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This groundbreaking book explores how adversaries in world politics can surmount their differences and disputes and start on the path to peaceful, mutually productive relations. Writing with authority and clarity, Mel Gurtov defines the strategy of deep engagement, examines how it progressed under President Obama with Cuba and Iran, and probes its potential for US–Russian and US–North Korean relations and other critical hotspots. At the core of the book are case studies that highlight the strategy and practice of engagement in both successful and failed efforts. Showing that domestic political obstacles turn out to be more formidable than strategic interests when national leaders seek to engage adversaries, Gurtov draws lessons for diplomacy in ways to engage, such as practicing mutual respect, paying attention to symbols, and using incentives rather than sanctions. At a time when use of force remains the main way governments pursue their interests, Engaging Adversaries is a timely appeal to diplomacy and a reminder that a multitude of ways exist for adversaries to find common ground.

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America in Retreat

Foreign Policy under Donald Trump

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Foreign Policy under Donald Trump

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Pacific Asia?

Prospects for Security and Cooperation in East Asia

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Prospects for Security and Cooperation in East Asia

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Book's by Mel Gurtov

Engaging China

Engaging China

Pacific Asia?

Pacific Asia?

Engaging China

Engaging China

America in Retreat

America in Retreat

Engaging Adversaries

Engaging Adversaries

America in Retreat

America in Retreat

Engaging Adversaries

Engaging Adversaries

Pacific Asia?

Pacific Asia?

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