The international theory of china/south east asia class 21

Question 1

why does balance theory not explain accurately in Asia as in Europe

Answer 1

1.china historically is a hegemonic
2. unclear how china power will be affected by climate change
3. soft balancing is happening
4. power transition by wars less likely, china depends on open trade
5. distinction between in east and west present in south east asia

Question 2

what are the 3 behavioural practices displayed by South East Asia

Answer 2

1.engagement
2. hedging
3.insurance

Question 3

tribute system

Answer 3

in exchange of diplomatic recognition and political recognition from china they sent local powers delegations

Question 4

tianxia

Answer 4

ordering principles of all under heaven is proposed as aa Confucian Hierarchy

Question 5

Mandala system

Answer 5

hierarchical system built around political centre extending across seas

Question 6

Patron-Client Relations

Answer 6

china powerful comparison to others making smaller states co implant in exchange for domestic autonomy

Question 7

more aggressive foreign policies 3 ways

Answer 7

1.naarrative of victimhood
2. sensitive to challenges of domestic sovereignty
3. sensitivity to territorial concessions

Question 8

how does memory affect popularity of leader

Answer 8

1.compettion between candidate increase their sesitivyt to popular opinions
2. non-democratic leaders that are sensitive to their legitimacy will rely on popular opinion
3. leaders make use of memory or may create memory to justify foreign policy