The Rise of China vs. the Logic of Strategy by Luttwak, Edward N.

The Rise of China vs. the Logic of Strategy

As the rest of the world worries about what a future might look like under Chinese supremacy,...
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Author: Edward N. Luttwak
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The Rise of China vs. the Logic of Strategy by Luttwak, Edward N.

The Rise of China vs. the Logic of Strategy

€45,22

The Rise of China vs. the Logic of Strategy

€45,22
Author: Edward N. Luttwak
Format: Hardcover
Language: English

As the rest of the world worries about what a future might look like under Chinese supremacy, Edward Luttwak worries about China's own future prospects. Applying the logic of strategy for which he is well known, Luttwak argues that the most populous nation on Earth--and its second largest economy--may be headed for a fall.

For any country whose rising strength cannot go unnoticed, the universal logic of strategy allows only military or economic growth. But China is pursuing both goals simultaneously. Its military buildup and assertive foreign policy have already stirred up resistance among its neighbors, just three of whom--India, Japan, and Vietnam--together exceed China in population and wealth. Unless China's leaders check their own ambitions, a host of countries, which are already forming tacit military coalitions, will start to impose economic restrictions as well.

Chinese leaders will find it difficult to choose between pursuing economic prosperity and increasing China's military strength. Such a change would be hard to explain to public opinion. Moreover, Chinese leaders would have to end their reliance on ancient strategic texts such as Sun Tzu's Art of War. While these guides might have helped in diplomatic and military conflicts within China itself, their tactics--such as deliberately provoking crises to force negotiations--turned China's neighbors into foes. To avoid arousing the world's enmity further, Luttwak advises, Chinese leaders would be wise to pursue a more sustainable course of economic growth combined with increasing military and diplomatic restraint.

Author: Edward N. Luttwak
Publisher: Belknap Press
Published: 11/15/2012
Pages: 320
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.88lbs
Size: 7.71h x 5.42w x 1.01d
ISBN: 9780674066427


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 07/16/2012 pg. 156
New York Review of Books 04/04/2013 pg. 35
Choice 07/01/2013

About the Author
Edward N. Luttwak is a Senior Associate at the Center for Strategic and International Studies.


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