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Disputed Theory And Security Policy: Responding To The "Rise Of China", Joseph K. Clifton
Disputed Theory And Security Policy: Responding To The "Rise Of China", Joseph K. Clifton
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Much has been written on the security implications of the "Rise of China," yet there is little consensus, posing a problem for policymakers. I highlight the areas of disagreement, arguing that the lack of consensus is a product of different theoretical positions. Since there is not an obviously correct theoretical position, policymakers must make decisions based on significant uncertainty. I argue that policymakers ought therefore reject costly and decontextualized theories, such as offensive realism, while still maintaining openness to theoretical knowledge.