Chinese Assertiveness in the South China Sea

Dr. Richard Q. Turcsányi is an Associate Research Fellow at the Institute of International Relations Prague. Besides, he is also an Assistant Professor at Mendel University in Brno and the Director of Strategic Policy Institute in Bratislava. In the past he conducted long-term study and research stays at the University of Toronto, Peking University, National Chengchi University in Taipei and European Institute for Asian Studies in Brussels. He specializes in Chinese foreign policy, China’s power and China’s relations with Central Europe. His research has appeared for example in Journal of Chinese Political Science, Energy Policy, Czech Journal of Political Science, Springer, and Brill.

• Chapter 1. The puzzle of Chinese assertiveness.- Chapter 2. Chinese assertive actions in the South China Sea.- Chapter 3. A comprehensive concept of power in international relations.- Chapter 4. China’s sources of power at the state level: the military, the economy, and national performance.- Chapter 5. China’s international and societal levels of power sources. Chapter 6. Theories of Chinese assertiveness in the South China Sea.- Chapter 7. Conclusion.