Global Rivalry: Navigating the New Cold War Between China and the U.S

Widely dubbed as a New Cold War, Cold War II or even a forthcoming World War III, the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and the United States are now locked in a global competition for power and leadership to recenter and reorder the world. In this course, we will discuss briefly the nature and the evolution of the USChina relationship, the equally significant yet highly asymmetrical stakes for the two sides, and the US responses. We will consider a strategic framework with ranked objectives and illustrative methods for the world, including the Chinese people, to holistically manage, benefit from, and prevail in the PRC-USA rivalry. We will also reflect on the symbolic and consequential role of the dispute over the future of Taiwan.