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Sino-American Relations in the Post Cold War Era: Implications for South Asia
- China: An International Journal
- NUS Press Pte Ltd
- Volume 5, Number 1, March 2007
- pp. 78-94
- 10.1353/chn.2007.a210870
- Article
- Additional Information
The relationship between China and the United States plays a vital role in shaping the strategic dynamics of international politics. After September 11 a better foundation for a healthier and more balanced relationship has emerged. The two countries can tackle global, regional and bilateral matters from a broadened horizon and longer perspective. This study highlights how the relations have gone through various phases, how they began to normalise and the patterns which exist pertaining to the emerging trends and issues in the post Cold War era. It also discusses how these relations affect the security of South Asia.