Question Description
Please do some research (using at least two additional sources) and write a 4-page essay addressing the following:
1. What is the thesis of Mr. Feigenbaum’s article?
2. The article touches upon America’s shrinking role in the world. Why is America pulling back from its once great status of “Superpower” following the end of the Cold War? What events have lead to this and what are the effects?
– What was the Trump Administration’s position toward China and the world? And, what effect did that have on China and its role in the world during the Administration?
3. How have China’s politics, economics and military have evolved and adapted to the “power vacuum” left by the United States on the international stage? Please be specific.
4. What was the purpose of China’s establishment of the Asian Infrastructure and Investment Bank (the AIIB)? How is it faring now?
5. How has China expanded its military influence in the world in the last 25 years? Please pay particular attention to China’s role in the South China Sea and the Spratly Islands.
6. What is China’s role in and reaction to climate change?
7. Finally, where is China today politically? And, how will they influence the international order in the future?
As always, please make certain to use footnotes/in-text notes for quotes, information, and data etc., as well as a bibliography.