Andrew J. Nathan est un politologue dont les travaux explorent la politique et la politique étrangère chinoises. Ses recherches portent également sur l'étude comparative de la participation et de la culture politiques, ainsi que sur les droits de l'homme. Il mène des recherches approfondies sur les sources de légitimité politique en Asie, analysant les dynamiques qui façonnent la gouvernance sur le continent. Ses contributions offrent des perspectives éclairantes sur les complexités des systèmes politiques et des relations internationales asiatiques.
A book that will change the course of modern history, and specifically our attitudes to China. * Three of the top four China scholars in America have said this is the most important book on China published in decades.
"Despite its impressive size and population, economic vitality, and drive to upgrade its military, China remains a vulnerable nation surrounded by powerful rivals and potential foes. Understanding China's foreign policy means fully appreciating these geostrategic challenges, which persist even as the country gains increasing influence over its neighbors. Andrew J. Nathan and Andrew Scobell analyze China's security concerns on four fronts: at home, with its immediate neighbors, in surrounding regional systems, and in the world beyond Asia. By illuminating the issues driving Chinese policy, they offer a new perspective on the country's rise and a strategy for balancing Chinese and American interests in Asia