Andrew J. Nathan es un politólogo cuyo trabajo profundiza en la política y la política exterior de China. Sus intereses de investigación también abarcan el estudio comparativo de la participación y la cultura política, así como los derechos humanos. Se dedica a una extensa investigación sobre las fuentes de legitimidad política en Asia, examinando las dinámicas que dan forma a la gobernanza en todo el continente. Sus contribuciones ofrecen una profunda visión de las complejidades de los sistemas políticos y las relaciones internacionales asiáticas.
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