U.S. Policy Toward China: An Introduction to the Role of Interest Groups - Couverture souple

Sutter, Robert G.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0847687252 ISBN 13 : 9780847687251

Editeur : Rowman & Littlefield, 1998

Synopsis

Increased fluidity and pluralism in U.S. policy toward China in the post–Cold War period have led to growing non-governmental influence as both the administration and Congress have become the target of intense lobbying by organized groups concerned with human rights, trade opportunities, relations with Taiwan, and other hotly debated issues. This balanced study examines the central role of these organizations, focusing especially on two key cases of policy reversal: President Clintons 1994 decision to delink human rights concerns from trade access and his 1995 decision to allow Taiwans president to visit the United States, albeit in a private capacity. The recent movement toward a more consistent and coherent administration policy on China remains tentative and has been under mounting attack, especially in the wake of Asian campaign contributions. Although recognizing that U.S. policymakers must consider a wider range of interests than was the case during the Cold War, Sutter argues that following the prevailing consensus among organized interests may lead to bad policy. Instead, he contends that U.S. foreign policy must strike a balance between satisfying domestic concerns while buttressing interests abroad.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

Robert G. Sutter is professor of practice in international affairs at the Elliott School of George Washington University.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Rowman & Littlefield
• Date d'édition: 1998
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0847687252
• ISBN 13: 9780847687251
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 184
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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