This book provides a comprehensive analysis of Trump's foreign policy, including detailed case studies of policy toward key countries. Mel Gurtov makes a vigorous argument, centered on human-interest priorities, for rejecting a foreign policy that turns its back on the major issues of our times.
Critics of China are addressed through an exploration of various concerns, including human rights and maritime access. The author advocates for a strategy of coexistence that balances economic and technological competition with diplomatic management of tensions. Combining a broad perspective with a concise format, the work is both realistic and value-driven, supported by extensive references to scholarly literature, including insights from prominent Chinese scholars. The book aims to foster a viable relationship between the two global powers.