Drawing on political choice theories in IR and policy decision making, this book provides a deep theoretical understanding of bilateral co-operation and confrontation. Through conceptual modelling and quantitative data analysis, Liu examines how changes in political and economic issues affected relations between China and the United States.

Autorentext
XINSHENG LIU is a Research Scientist of the Institute for Science, Technology and Public Policy, Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University, USA, and an Assistant Professor of the School of Government at Peking University, China.

Inhalt
Introduction Theories of Choice Making A Spatial Supergame Model of Bilateral Interactions Dimensions, Issue Games, and U.S.-China Choice Outcomes The Dynamics of U.S.-China Relations: Testing the Model Conclusion