Professor of political science and dean of the Institute of Modern International Relations at Tsinghua University, Yan Xuetong, recently had one of his Chinese essays translated by Zhaowen Wu and David Liu and published as an Op-Ed in the New York Times. Professor Yan is also the editor of The Chinese Journal of International Politics. He is a political realist and a … [Read more...] about Yan Xuetong, “the country that displays more humane authority will win”
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Tsinghua University Professor Yan Xuetong: “How Assertive Should a Great Power Be?”
Yan Xuetong is professor of political science and dean of the Institute of Modern International Relations at Tsinghua University in Beijing. He is the author of “Ancient Chinese Thought, Modern Chinese Power.” His new book became available on April 3, 2011 and can be ordered through places like Amazon. Below is an Op-Ed he authored for the New York Times, titled, "How … [Read more...] about Tsinghua University Professor Yan Xuetong: “How Assertive Should a Great Power Be?”
Tsinghua University Professor, Yan Xuetong: “Xun Zi’s Thoughts on International Politics and Their Implications”
Recently, I asked Tsinghua University Professor, Yan Xuetong, "In your view, how could our world shift away from politics that's dominated by power? Can China's rise change that?" Previously, I wrote about Professor Yan's paper, "Tsinghua University Professor, Yan Xuetong: “The Rise of China in Chinese Eyes”," where he said that the current international relations culture … [Read more...] about Tsinghua University Professor, Yan Xuetong: “Xun Zi’s Thoughts on International Politics and Their Implications”
Tsinghua University Professor, Yan Xuetong: “The Rise of China in Chinese Eyes”
Tsinghua University Professor, Yan Xuetong, published an essay in the Journal of Contemporary China in 2001 entitled, "The Rise of China in Chinese Eyes." It is rare to find something in the English language that articulates so well the Chinese perspective on such a big topic. He addressed all key concerns related to this rise. He also offers a view from the Chinese … [Read more...] about Tsinghua University Professor, Yan Xuetong: “The Rise of China in Chinese Eyes”