The Rise of China: Economic Expansion, Military Modification and the Belt and Road Initiative

<p>In order to analyze China’s rise in power, we have to examine how China has achieved this growth. We need to observe their domestic reforms, international initiatives like the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), and strategic military advancements. This thesis focuses on China’s economic integration, market reforms and military modernization. The thesis uncovers the effects of this rise on global governance and power balances, especially in trade, security, and geopolitics. I analyze China's vision of a multipolar world and how it contrasts with the current global order and how this fuels rivalry with the U.S. and other powers. China's rise is very controversial because this directly challenges the U.S.'s role as the dominant global power. The interplay between China's rise and the U.S.-China competition impacts international security and economic stability. This thesis is timely, as it examines the multifaceted nature of China's rise and its broader implications, fostering a nuanced understanding of one of the 21st century's most critical global challenges.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of International Affairs (M.I.A.)

Level thesis:degree_level

Thesis

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

International Relations

Year

2025

Author dc:creator

• Padilla, Felix

Contributors dc:contributor

• Jean Krasno
• Nicholas Smith

• international security and geopolitical adversaries
• Comparative Politics
• Insurance Law
• International Economics
• International Relations

Repository record dc:identifier

https://academicworks.cuny.edu/cc_etds_theses/1204

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:academicworks.cuny.edu:cc_etds_theses-2319