Global Competition or Convergence? : Ideological and Economic Interactions of a Rising China and the U.S.

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Cover; Contents; List of abbreviations; Foreword; Part I -- Liberal Democracy and Chinese Political Culture: American Perspectives and Perceptions; Introduction; 1. Democracy Promotion in the Context of U.S. Grand Strategy; 1.1 The "Open Door" and its Implications for Democracy Promotion; 1.2 Universalization of Liberal Democracy; 1.3 Democratic Peace Theory; 1.4 The Democratization Process; 1.5 Mutual Perception of Political Regimes; 1.6 The Concept of Political Culture; 2. The Impact of Confucianism on Chinese Political Culture; 2.1 Position and Obligation of the Ruler.

2.2 Perception of the Individual and Authority2.3 Harmony versus Chaos; 2.4 The Conception of Rights and Duties; 2.5 Tradition meets Modernity; 2.6 Failures of Democratic Experiments in China; 3. A Confucian Democracy?; 3.1 Dynamism of Political Culture; 3.2 Democracy with "Chinese Characteristics"; 3.3 Possible Scenarios for China's Democracy; 3.4 The United States and Chinese Democracy; Concluding Thoughts; Part II -- The Impact of China's Engagement in Sub-Saharan Africa on U.S. Political and Economic Interests on the Continent (2000-2012); Introduction; 1. China's Africa Policy.

1.1 The Goals of China's Engagement in Africa1.1.1 China's Economic Growth; 1.1.2 Political Objectives: China as a Global Power; 1.1.3 China's Competition with Taiwan; 1.2 Key Actors in China's Policy on Africa; 1.2.1 Classification and Characteristic of Key Actors; 1.2.2 The Relations among the Actors: Contradictions in China's Africa Policy; 1.3 China's Strategy in Africa; 1.3.1 High Profile Diplomacy; 1.3.2 Package Deals: Resources for Infrastructure; 1.3.3 Foreign Aid; 1.3.4 Going to Risky Places; 1.3.5 Military Cooperation; 2. The U.S. Policy on Africa; 2.1 U.S. Goals in Africa.

2.1.1 Promotion of Democracy and Development2.1.2 Interest in Security and Stability; 2.1.3 Economic Needs: Energy Security and Export Markets; 2.1.4 U.S. Humanitarian Goals in Africa; 2.2 Main Actors in U.S. Policy towards Africa; 2.2.1 Overview of Key Institutions Involved in U.S. Policy towards Africa; 2.2.2 Fragmentation of Institutions Responsible for Africa Policy; 2.3 U.S. Policies towards Africa; 2.3.1 U.S. Assistance Programs: Promotion of Democracy and Economic Development; 2.3.2 U.S. Trade Policies towards Africa; 2.3.3 U.S. Military and Security Policies in Africa; 3. Case Studies.

3.1 Case Study: Nigeria3.1.1 Nigeria's Political and Economic Dynamics; 3.1.2 Competition between the U.S. and China in the Nigerian oil sector; 3.1.3 U.S. and China's Exports to and FDIs in Nigeria Compared; 3.1.4 Political and Security Issues: Interests Converging?; 3.1.5 Conclusion; 3.2 Case Study: Angola; 3.2.1 Angola's Political and Economic Dynamics; 3.2.2 Competition between the U.S. and China in Angola's Oil Sector; 3.2.3 U.S. and China's Activity in Non-Oil Sectors of Angola's Economy; 3.2.4 U.S. and China's Political and Security Interests in Angola; 3.2.5 Conclusion.

3.3 Case Study: Sudan.

Includes bibliographical references.

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