Navigating US-China Relations: Balancing Leverage and Influence in the Indo-Pacific
Description
Taiwan, located in the South China Sea, plays a vital role in America's strategic objectives and leverage on the global stage. The South China Sea is essential for trade, travel, and geopolitical dynamics in the Indo-Pacific region. Tension is rising between the United States of America and the People's Republic of China as they struggle for influence in this region. International relations are complex but critical to navigating diplomatic ties to ensure global safety and security. The world functions on a delicate balance, threatening to tip any moment. Cultural clashes, economic disparities, and military differences constantly threaten this balance. Nowhere is this dynamic more pronounced than in Asia, where the United States is navigating a tricky relationship with China. The high tensions surrounding the US-China relationship in the South China Sea and with Taiwan underscore the urgency of the American government taking action. America must have a strong military presence, cultural influence, and partners in the area to be able to correct the path the CCP is pushing the Indo-Pacific down; America must have leverage. By understanding the complexities of this region, the United States can navigate the challenges posed by China. The United States has implemented a multifaceted strategy in the Indo-Pacific region to address China's imminent threat and safeguard regional stability. These strategies consist of strengthening the military capabilities of the US and its allies, creating a political culture of democracy, and promoting robust international trade. Collaboratively, these strategies will protect Taiwan, the South China Sea, and global freedom from a forceful takeover by The CCP, which hopes to upset the international balance in their favor forever.
Date Created
The date the item was original created (prior to any relationship with the ASU Digital Repositories.)
2024-05
Agent
- Author (aut): Sloan, Flannery
- Thesis director: Perez, Luke
- Committee member: Pagel, Bruce
- Contributor (ctb): Barrett, The Honors College
- Contributor (ctb): School of Politics and Global Studies
- Contributor (ctb): School of Civic & Economic Thought and Leadership