Alastair Iain Johnston Books

Tests the effects of socialization in international relations-to help explain why players on the world stage may be moved to cooperate when doing so is not in their material power interests. This book looks at China's participation in international security institutions during two crucial decades of the rise of China, from 1980 to 2000.

Focusing on premodern Chinese strategic thought, this study explores its relevance to modern international relations theory. Iain Johnston employs Western theoretical frameworks to rigorously assess the existence and impact of "strategic culture" in China, offering valuable insights into the interplay between historical perspectives and contemporary strategies.