Sino-American Relations since the End of Bipolar World

Nikola Staňková

Master's thesis

USA and China relations since the end of bipolar world

Abstract:

The purpose of this thesis is to demonstrate that American policy is reactive to China's changing status in international relations and Sino-American relationship have gone through various phases since the end of bipolar world, but security remains the main component that shapes Sino-American relations until today. During the Cold War, the main aspect of the relationship was common security threat that diminished with the end of bipolar world. After that, economy became more important and China developed a comprehensive national power. However, with China's new power status in international relations came new realities in Sino-American relations driven by the security concerns again.

Abstract:

The purpose of this thesis is to demonstrate that American policy is reactive to China's changing status in international relations and Sino-American relationship have gone through various phases since the end of bipolar world, but security remains the main component that shapes Sino-American relations until today. During the Cold War, the main aspect of the relationship was common security threat that diminished with the end of bipolar world. After that, economy became more important and China developed a comprehensive national power. However, with China's new power status in international relations came new realities in Sino-American relations driven by the security concerns again.

Keywords

Sino-American Relations, China, United States

Keywords

China, United States, Sino-American Relations

Language used: English

Date on which the thesis was submitted / produced: 11. 9. 2013

Thesis defence

• Date of defence: 5. 6. 2014
• Supervisor: Nicolas Maslowski
• Reader: Radka Druláková

Vysoká škola ekonomická v Praze

Master programme / field:
Mezinárodní ekonomické vztahy / International and Diplomatic Studies