The changing dynamics between the United States and China is reshaping the international system. Historical, cultural, and political differences as well as misunderstandings of each other’s strategic intentions risk potentially catastrophic escalation across military, economic, and political realms. The way China interacts with the international community will help to define the 21st century’s political, economic, military, and governance norms worldwide.
Stimson’s China program works to assess China’s strategic intentions and foreign policy behaviors to reduce the likelihood of misunderstandings, misperceptions, and miscalculations. The program seeks to understandings of strategic considerations — not only of China and the United States, but also other states in and outside the region. Recognizing that dialogue is important for developing better understanding among regional actors, the program works to expand interaction between the Chinese foreign policy community and their counterparts in other countries.
Current Chinese participation in trilateral arms control agreements seems unlikely. However, there are several steps the U.S. can take to improve the chances of future trilateral arrangements.
August 9, 2021
Current U.S.-China relations are toxic. To avoid a military conflict, both countries must cooperate to achieve greater strategic stability and crisis management.
August 2, 2021
How has the COVID-19 pandemic reshaped or influenced China’s geopolitical outlook and its grand strategy for the years to come?
July 30, 2021
China has made the pragmatic decision to accept the coup, but that position is not without consequences.
July 25, 2021
Taiwan is entrapped by a clash between the U.S. and China. In order to renew strategic stability between these great powers, Biden must strengthen the policy of dual deterrence.
July 6, 2021
In order to enhance extended deterrence and strategic stability in Northeast Asia, the Biden administration must consider the relationship between conventional forces and risks of nuclear escalation.
June 30, 2021
Biden’s “Goldilocks Solution”on the Korean Peninsula will require the right balance of coordinating with allies and managing relations with Pyongyang and Beijing.
June 7, 2021
Vocal and high profile, China’s diplomacy in the latest Israel-Palestine conflict was unprecedented.
May 28, 2021
