EASIA 302RChinese Foreign Policy Since 1949

This course studies the foreign policy of the People’s Republic of China. The course will examine how Chinese foreign policy can be theoretically explained and how it is influenced by factors at the international, state, and individual levels. The course will also explore the evolution of China’s foreign policy since 1949, the nation’s foreign policy decision-making, national security policy, international security policy, foreign economic policy, and policy toward multilateralism. The course will help students acquire a comprehensive understanding of Chinese foreign policy and develop critical thinking and analytical skills for academic writing.