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Which event marked the beginning of the naval mission phase in the U.S. relations with Asia?
Which event marked the beginning of the naval mission phase in the U.S. relations with Asia?
- World War II
- Sino-Japan War
- Cold War
- Kurofune Incident (correct)
What was a primary goal of the U.S. during the 'Balancing Asia' phase of its relations with the continent?
What was a primary goal of the U.S. during the 'Balancing Asia' phase of its relations with the continent?
- To promote the spread of communism
- To contain Soviet influence in the region
- To assist Japan's expansion into Asia's heartland
- To check Japan's expansion and dominance (correct)
What factor contributed to the failure of the 'Balancing Asia' strategy?
What factor contributed to the failure of the 'Balancing Asia' strategy?
- Economic conflict post-WWI (correct)
- Soviet expansion
- Lack of U.S. interest in the region
- Economic strength in Japan
Which of the following describes the primary characteristic of an asymmetric alliance?
Which of the following describes the primary characteristic of an asymmetric alliance?
In asymmetric alliances, what concern do major powers typically have regarding their minor power allies?
In asymmetric alliances, what concern do major powers typically have regarding their minor power allies?
According to James Morrow's analysis of asymmetric alliances, what is a key factor that facilitates easier negotiations?
According to James Morrow's analysis of asymmetric alliances, what is a key factor that facilitates easier negotiations?
What event is considered a driving force for China's economic growth during the 1990s-2000s, influencing the U.S.-PRC relations?
What event is considered a driving force for China's economic growth during the 1990s-2000s, influencing the U.S.-PRC relations?
During which period did the U.S. experience hardship in the Middle East coupled with a financial crisis, impacting its relations with China?
During which period did the U.S. experience hardship in the Middle East coupled with a financial crisis, impacting its relations with China?
What strategy did the U.S. adopt in response to China's growing influence, particularly from the mid-2010s to the present?
What strategy did the U.S. adopt in response to China's growing influence, particularly from the mid-2010s to the present?
Why is it becoming increasingly difficult for U.S. allies to adopt a hedging policy in their relations with the U.S. and China?
Why is it becoming increasingly difficult for U.S. allies to adopt a hedging policy in their relations with the U.S. and China?
Why might a reliance on 'Public Goods' lead to a ‘Crisis of Hegemony.'?
Why might a reliance on 'Public Goods' lead to a ‘Crisis of Hegemony.'?
What is a potential motivation for the US advocating for increased 'Burden Sharing' amongst its allies?
What is a potential motivation for the US advocating for increased 'Burden Sharing' amongst its allies?
In the context of international relations, which concept is associated with 'Obligations and Efforts Necessary for System Maintenance'?
In the context of international relations, which concept is associated with 'Obligations and Efforts Necessary for System Maintenance'?
What is a challenge the the US faces with its allies when attempting to contain China?
What is a challenge the the US faces with its allies when attempting to contain China?
What is the purpose of FAB 4(CHIP 4)?
What is the purpose of FAB 4(CHIP 4)?
Why has FAB 4 potentially damaged the ruling party of ROK (People's Power)?
Why has FAB 4 potentially damaged the ruling party of ROK (People's Power)?
According to the bar graph, which item is most frequently said by the Biden administration to international audiences?
According to the bar graph, which item is most frequently said by the Biden administration to international audiences?
According to the bar graph, which item is most frequently said by the Biden administration to domestic audiences?
According to the bar graph, which item is most frequently said by the Biden administration to domestic audiences?
As of April 2023, what was the status of ROK's trade deficit?
As of April 2023, what was the status of ROK's trade deficit?
As of April 2023, what was the biggest portion of ROK's trade deficit?
As of April 2023, what was the biggest portion of ROK's trade deficit?
Alliance Dilemma of Asians allies will be worsened due to?
Alliance Dilemma of Asians allies will be worsened due to?
In order to fix new equilibrium, what does Washington need to do?
In order to fix new equilibrium, what does Washington need to do?
The public in the allies questions the effectiveness of?
The public in the allies questions the effectiveness of?
Besides trade, what can America offer its allies?
Besides trade, what can America offer its allies?
What is typically provided to the minor power ally in Asymmetric alliances?
What is typically provided to the minor power ally in Asymmetric alliances?
Flashcards
Three phases of U.S. Relations with Asia?
Three phases of U.S. Relations with Asia?
The U.S. began providing regional leadership due to historical reasons. These phases include naval missions/gunship diplomacy, balancing Asia and setting the bipolar order.
Asymmetric Alliance Definition
Asymmetric Alliance Definition
An asymmetric alliance is where a major power provides security to a minor power in return for its autonomy, but faces risks like entrapment or abandonment.
What does USFK stand for?
What does USFK stand for?
The United States stations military forces in allied countries, providing critical security assistance, but also influencing their domestic affairs.
Why did Washington reconsider relations with PRC?
Why did Washington reconsider relations with PRC?
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US-PRC Relations Timeline
US-PRC Relations Timeline
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Hegemonic Stability Theory
Hegemonic Stability Theory
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Semiconductor Industries
Semiconductor Industries
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Why did ROK and Taiwan join Chip 4?
Why did ROK and Taiwan join Chip 4?
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How should Washington manage Allies?
How should Washington manage Allies?
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Study Notes
Three Phases of U.S. Relations with Asia
- Naval mission (gunship diplomacy) was the origin of U.S. relations with Asia
- The balancing Asia phase involved acknowledging Japan's dominance over Korea, Manchuria, and Taiwan plus checking Japan's expansion
- The setting the bipolar order phase saw the failure to support Kuomintang in the late 1940s plus successfully blocking Communist expansion in the Korean Peninsula in the 1950s
Asymmetric Alliance
- A major power provides security to a minor power in return for its autonomy in asymmetric alliances
- These alliances face challenges of opportunism, where the major power fears entrapment into war while the minor power fears abandonment
- Negotiations in asymmetric alliances can be easier compared to general alliances because the interests of great powers and weaker states are more clearly defined, allowing for deeper trust
US-PRC Relations in the post-Cold War era
- In 1990s~2000s there were economic booms when PRC entered into WTO
- PRC's aggressive position in Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party and military actions in Taiwan Strait caused growing concern
- In 2000s~ early 2010s China's human rights condition was at issue
- The U.S. experienced hardship in the Middle East + Financial Crisis causing serious damage in US-European economy
- A re-balancing strategy of U.S. began mid-2010s~ present to check China
- Adoption of hedging policy is getting harder for U.S. allies due to unstable relations between the US and its allies plus geographical variables
Rise of China
- In 2015 The US had $17,968 bn GDP
- In 2015 China had $19,510bn GDP on PPP
- In 2016 China had 1.38billion population
Hegemonic Stability Theory
- The hegemon's commitment to providing public goods for maintaining the international system leads to difficulty in sustaining commitment due to limited resources which leads to a crisis
- Methods to Reduce the Costs of Hegemony include burden sharing through alliances
FAB 4 and Containment of China
- The semiconductor industries of South Korea (Samsung) and Taiwan (TSMC) are strategic sectors influencing the outcome of power competition
- ROK and Taiwan decided to join FAB 4(CHIP 4) because the two U.S. allies consider that the United States will provide more security benefits to them in exchange of their benefits from trade with China
Crack in the Alliance
- As of April, 2023, ROK's trade deficit reached US$4.92 billion, marking the 13th month of deficit since March 2022
- The biggest portion of ROK trade deficit is the trade deficit by China (ROK never recorded a long-term deficit in its trade with China before 2022) + Government deficit
Prospect of U.S Relations with Asian Allies
- Perception of China threat still prevails, but increasingly hard to maintain the containment of China without economic support for Asian allies of U.S.
- The U.S. allies face the double-trouble, the threat from their arch-enemies and economic hardship mainly from U.S. tariff on their exporting products
- The public in the allies questions the effectiveness of FAB 4
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