Accession Number:

ADA048584

Title:

Chinese Foreign Policy Factionalism and the Origins of the Strategic Triangle.

Descriptive Note:

Interim rept.,

Corporate Author:

RAND CORP SANTA MONICA CALIF

Personal Author(s):

• Gottlieb,Thomas M.

Report Date:

1977-11-01

Pagination or Media Count:

161.0

Abstract:

Provides a new interpretation of the very important yet poorly understood origins of the Sino-Soviet-American triangular relationship by tracing through the evolution of Chinas policy for coping with the Soviet Union as an adversary. The analysis suggests that the Chinese discussed and debated improving relations with the United States well before the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia in August 1968. Some principles that underlie the Chinese approach to policymaking are illuminated in an effort to comprehend how the Chinese handled critical foreign policy decisions. The study presents evidence on why the Chinese leaders split apart on the issue of ameliorating tensions between China and the United States and analyzes the impact such factionalism had on their ability to respond forcefully and consistently to Soviet politicalmilitary pressure. Author

Descriptors:

• *FOREIGN POLICY
• *CHINA
• USSR
• UNITED STATES
• LEADERSHIP
• INTERNATIONAL POLITICS
• STRATEGIC ANALYSIS
• MILITARY DOCTRINE
• POLITICAL ALLIANCES
• THREAT EVALUATION
• CONFLICT
• INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
• NEGOTIATIONS
• DETENTE
• EAST WEST RELATIONS

Subject Categories:

• Government and Political Science

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE