Fund Dynamics:US-China Relatio

3 Credits · Level: Graduate, Undergraduate

The U.S.-China relationship is the most consequential bilateral relationship in the world, bar none. It is central to global peace and security as well to global economic development and prosperity. It is also one of the most complex bilateral dynamics in the world, possessing elements of cooperation and competition on both security and economic issues, and the bilateral agenda is constantly evolving. This course examines the fundamental dynamics at the core of the U.S.-China relationship to provide students with an enduring framework for assessing the relationship as it changes and evolves. This course examines the historical evolution of bilateral ties as well as changes in the bilateral agenda, with a particular emphasis on the importance of the domestic politics in both countries as a driver. The course examines both the United States and the Chinese perspectives to generate an understanding of the core dynamics at the heart of U.S.-China relations.