Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Pages: 168
Trim: 6 x 9
978-0-8476-9326-9 • Paperback • January 1999 • $51.00 • (£39.00)
Ralph N. Clough is a former director for Chinese affairs in the Department of State and currently a professorial lecturer at the School of Advanced International Studies, The Johns Hopkins University.
Chapter 1 Cornell Alumnus Attends School Reunion
Chapter 2 Shifting Emphasis in U.S.-PRC-Taiwan Relations
Chapter 3 The Political Impasse
Chapter 4 People-to-People Activities
Chapter 5 Pragmatic Diplomacy and Democratic Politics
Chapter 6 Managing the China-Taiwan Problems
Chapter 7 The Role of the United States
Chapter 8 Bibliography
Chapter 9 Annex 1: Jiang Zemin's Eight Points
Chapter 10 Annex 2: Lee Teng-hui's Six Points
Chapter 11 Annex 3: Excerpts from Lee Teng-hui's Inaugural Address, MAy 20, 1996
Chapter 12 Index
[Clough's] approach is a sensible and informed one, from which all parties can benefit.
— RUSI Journal
Ralph Clough's Cooperation or Conflict in the Taiwan Strait? is a welcome and timely addition to the literature on the Taiwan issue. Just as conflict over Taiwan once again threatens regional stability, Clough provides an authoritative study of theconflict's sources and ramifications. He [Ralph Clough] offers a comprehensive and judicious analysis of the interests of China, Taiwan and the United States. Cooperation or Conflict in the Taiwan Strait? will prove helpful to teachers seekinga well-written and balanced reading for students on the Taiwan issue and to specialists seeking an authorative analysis of recent developments. Its appendix includes important policy documents...
— Robert Ross, Boston College; The China Journal
This timely book, written by a veteran diplomat and astute observer, underscores a dilemma in international politics and American foreign policy in the post–Cold War 'new world order.'. . . This book is to be commended for its balanced analysis of the intractable China-Taiwan problem. Its policy recommendations for managing this dilemma, in which the U.S. has great stakes, are sensible. . . . This book's greatest contribution to the field is the author's painstaking documentation of incidents of cooperation.
— Journal of Asian Studies
This book is well-written, to-the-point, conveniently organized, and sufficiently detailed to provide a wealth of information for scholars while not overwhelming the casual reader. All in all, Cooperation or Conflict deserves a place on the bookshelf for anyone interested in Chinese or Asian Affairs.
— China Review International
The book is well researched and written. It provides a very good analysis of the Taiwan issue that will be of use to both the seasoned student of Chinese-Taiwan relations as well as those looking for a succint survey of the issue.
— Journal of Strategic Studies
A remarkably comprehensive, thoroughly balanced account of the China-Taiwan relationship to date, with recommendations for future U.S. policies that should have broad appeal. In this work, a wealth of data is combined with consistently thoughtful evaluation of that data.
— Robert A. Scalapino, University of California, Berkeley
Ralph Clough's Cooperation or Conflict in the Taiwan Strait? is a welcome and timely addition to the literature on the Taiwan issue. Just as conflict over Taiwan once again threatens regional stability, Clough provides an authoritative study of the conflict's sources and ramifications.He [Ralph Clough] offers a comprehensive and judicious analysis of the interests of China, Taiwan and the United States.Cooperation or Conflict in the Taiwan Strait? will prove helpful to teachers seeking a well-written and balanced reading for students on the Taiwan issue and to specialists seeking an authorative analysis of recent developments. Its appendix includes important policy documents.
— Robert Ross, Boston College; The China Journal