Paolo Urio Books

The US has often obscured the true nature of its relationships with nations that challenge its ambitions, projecting fears of harm from these nations while simultaneously expanding its influence over them. Following the Soviet Union's collapse, America celebrated its perceived uncontested leadership and embraced the belief that it could ensure global peace and prosperity. However, the emergence of China as a formidable competitor at the start of the 21st century has sparked fears of a new threat, encapsulated in the mantra, “The Chinese are coming...!” This work challenges the notion that China poses a genuine threat to the US, suggesting instead that it threatens American superpower status. It debunks the myth of the universality of US values and counters the portrayal of China as merely imperialistic and dictatorial. Through a historical analysis of both nations' ideologies, it reveals the challenges the US faces in adapting to a changing international landscape, rooted in its belief in exceptionalism and benevolence. In contrast, China's ideology has demonstrated remarkable internal coherence and adaptability, incorporating Western values and Confucian principles to create a flexible framework for public policy that responds effectively to both national and global shifts.

Focusing on China's modernization strategy, this book evaluates the country's economic development and the rectification of imbalances stemming from prioritizing growth. It highlights advancements in science and technology that have bolstered high-tech sectors and defense capabilities. The author contrasts American and Chinese ideologies, emphasizing their differing foreign policy approaches. The text also examines the impact of aggressive U.S. foreign policy, particularly during crises in Ukraine and the Middle East, as catalysts for the shift from a unipolar to a multipolar world order.

Focusing on the evolution of modern China, this book examines the strategic public management research conducted by Paolo Urio since 1997. It highlights China's ambition to regain its status as a world power, exploring the policies enacted since 1949 and their impacts on society and the economy. The analysis delves into contradictions arising from these policies, including the Communist Party's decline in reputation, economic imbalances from market reforms, and the assertive strategies of Xi Jinping on both domestic and international fronts, particularly in relation to the United States.

Das Buch analysiert die Forschung von Paolo Urio über den Aufstieg des modernen China mit Fokus auf strategisches öffentliches Management. Es beleuchtet Chinas Bestreben, den Status einer Weltmacht zurückzuerlangen, und untersucht die politischen Maßnahmen seit 1949 sowie deren Auswirkungen auf Gesellschaft und Wirtschaft. Dabei werden Widersprüche und Ungleichgewichte thematisiert, die sich aus der Politik der Kommunistischen Partei ergeben haben, einschließlich der Reformen unter Deng Xiaoping und der Machtpolitik von Xi Jinping, die Chinas Rolle auf internationaler Ebene neu definiert.