ChinaPower The United States and China are Locked in a New Cold War: A Debate with Dr. Michael Beckley and Dr. Arne Westad
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Jan 3, 2024 Debate on whether the US and China are in a new Cold War. Topics covered include the clash of interests and competition between the two countries, the ideological dimension of their relationship, the need for clarity in defining a Cold War, and the role of ideology and multipolarity in the international system.
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Defining Cold War
- Cold Wars involve a clash of vital interests and the use of coercive tools short of war.
- They are protracted and sustained, with each side viewing the other as its primary long-term rival.
Cold War vs. Rivalry
- Cold Wars are a specific type of rivalry, distinct from normal state behavior and not all rivalries are Cold Wars.
- They are enduring within a stable international system, and do not involve great power wars.
US-China Rivalry
- The US-China rivalry is a protracted, zero-sum game across all areas of statecraft.
- It is sustained, with each side viewing the other as its main long-term rival.