A Bipolar World Is More Likely than A Unipolar or Multipolar One

Using a formula to define “comprehensive national strength,” Yan Xuetong explains how China has increased its national strength by expanding militarily, opening up economically, and maintaining strategic alliances. The world is increasingly witnessing bipolarization due to smaller nations strategically taking sides with either the U.S. or China for their securitization, yet this doesn't mean another Cold War.

Yan Xuetong Dean, Institute of Modern Int'l Relations, Tsinghua University via CHINA US Focus http://ift.tt/1JYy1GC