the probability of a Sino - American conflict in the future.

The United States is the "dominate" international player of recent history. This position on the pinnacle of the "power hierarchy" graph is due to the vast national wealth and unmatched military prowess. This situation as the definitive hegemonic global entity allows the nation to define the status quo, select the rules of the international system and exert influence. However this role comes with the infinite burden of securing and enforcing the status quo. China is categorized as a "great" nation by the power hierarchy graph. This simply implies that they exert substantial influence in the international arena. China is also a rapidly developing nation, with the world's largest population and significant economic capabilities. The power transition theory suggests that a rapidly developing great nation poses a threat to the dominant nation. The theory states that a rapidly developing great nation becomes similar in power to the dominant nation the probability of conflict between the nations reaches its maximum value. However, conflict between the dominant nation, The United St

The strategic perspective defines a nation's actions by measuring domestic and international pressures as well as the preferences and perceptions that the nation holds. A conflict with China is the absolute last preference of The United States, as it already enjoys control of the international status quo. The United States desires the status quo above all else because any change could damage its position as dominate. It is argued that China as a great developing nation will, at a certain point, pose a significant enough threat to the status quo to provoke the United States to conflict. This idea would prove impossible based on the theories of "uncertainty and war." The United States' strategic perspective cites many examples for maintaining a friendly stance with China, and only one for entering in a conflict. The domestic influences, popular opinion and interest groups, would absolutely disagree with a conflict with China. Interest groups such as major corporations view China as a huge untapped market of consumers and cheap labor. For example, these corporations would ideally like to see the multiple billions of people in China drinking Coke, smoking American Spirit cigarettes and watching cable. Which would in turn create a booming economy, and security for the president and his party. In addition a trade association would foster good relations and communication between the two nations. As well as establish China as dependant to some extent on The United States economically, giving the dominant nation a degree of control over the development of the Chinese. Militarily a conflict with the Chinese would be disastrous for The United States leadership. As aforementioned a conflict between two military powers like the Chinese and the Americans is seen as mutually assured destruction. Which would be very unpopular amongst voters in a democracy. Internationally The United States is not

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