The Unipolar Era: Why American Power Persists and China's Rise Is Limited

The Unipolar Era: Why American Power Persists and China's Rise Is Limited

Is unipolarity sustainable? The dominant perspective among international relations scholars is that the United States is in decline relative to China, and that much of this decline is the result of globalization and the hegemonic burdens the United States bears to sustain globalization. According to...

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Main Author: Beckley, Michael Charles
Language:English
Published: 2012
Subjects:
Political science
Unipolarity (International relations)
International relations
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.7916/D80P1617
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spelling ndltd-columbia.edu-oai-academiccommons.columbia.edu-10.7916-D80P16172019-05-09T15:13:45ZThe Unipolar Era: Why American Power Persists and China's Rise Is LimitedBeckley, Michael Charles2012ThesesPolitical scienceUnipolarity (International relations)International relationsIs unipolarity sustainable? The dominant perspective among international relations scholars is that the United States is in decline relative to China, and that much of this decline is the result of globalization and the hegemonic burdens the United States bears to sustain globalization. According to an alternative perspective, however, globalization and hegemony reinforce unipolarity. This study tests these perspectives against each other and finds significant support for the alternative perspective. The results suggest that unipolarity is not a temporary aberration, but rather a deeply embedded condition with the potential to persist well into this century.Englishhttps://doi.org/10.7916/D80P1617
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Unipolarity (International relations)
International relations
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Unipolarity (International relations)
International relations
Beckley, Michael Charles
The Unipolar Era: Why American Power Persists and China's Rise Is Limited
description Is unipolarity sustainable? The dominant perspective among international relations scholars is that the United States is in decline relative to China, and that much of this decline is the result of globalization and the hegemonic burdens the United States bears to sustain globalization. According to an alternative perspective, however, globalization and hegemony reinforce unipolarity. This study tests these perspectives against each other and finds significant support for the alternative perspective. The results suggest that unipolarity is not a temporary aberration, but rather a deeply embedded condition with the potential to persist well into this century.
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