Date of Award
4-2015
Document Type
Thesis
Department
Political Science
First Advisor
Patrick Donnay
Abstract
A common question being asked in many circles is whether China will emerge as a potential rival to the U.S. as a global superpower? If the answer to this question is “yes” many ask how China will accomplish this. Research suggests that China will obtain superpower status through increased global presence and more cooperation in international organizations, specifically United Nations Peacekeeping Operations (UNPKO). The literature examines Chinese policy changes that allow for more contributions and activity in UNPKOs and also what missions China can now participate in from which it would have formerly abstained. The preliminary results have shown massive increases in UNPKO involvement since the 1990s and into 2000s, in the amount of personnel that China has been contributing to UNPKOs. This preliminary data has also shown macro regional concentrations of missions that may illustrate some of the reason behind China’s increased involvement in UNPKO. If the data continues to support this theory, it would show the success of the transition in Chinese foreign policy from being Asian focused to being focused on international activity that has aimed toward elevated international importance.
Recommended Citation
Berge, Alex, "Global Hegemon: Chinese Foreign Policy Shifts and Elevated UNPKO Involvement" (2015). Political Science Theses and Capstones. 99.
https://pines.bemidjistate.edu/capstone-polisci/99
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