US-China Relations

Relations between the United States and China are one of the most important aspects of international politics in the modern world. This undergraduate seminar explores the dramatic changes in US-China relations since the Cold War through the lens of political science. The seminar briefly exposes students to theories of competition and cooperation and historical background on US-China relations. The bulk of the course offers students an in-depth examination of the evolution of the bilateral relationship from 1989 to the present. The readings feature a range of primary sources from both the United States and China, while class discussions will host guest speakers who participated in the events under examination.