United States-China Rivalry in Southeast Asia
Zoom – Thursday 1:10 pm – 2:50 pm
July 10, 17, 24, 31 August 7
The long rivalry between these two powers has intensified, relative to the eleven countries of Southeast Asia (from Myanmar/ Burma to Timor-Leste). We explore this rivalry from the following perspectives: history, military (including the South China Sea clashes), aid, trade, foreign direct investment, soft power and diplomacy.
- Week 1- The eleven countries and a brief history of China’s involvement
- Week 2- Continuation, and a brief history of United States’ involvement
- Week 3- The Rivalry in the South China Sea
- Week 4- Foreign aid and trade
- Week 5- Direct private investment, soft power and diplomacy
Paul Sarno is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and the Columbia Law School. Through wide-ranging readings, sixteen visits since 1971, and membership in both the Association for Asian Studies and the Burma Studies Group, he has pursued a better understanding of these countries and has taught about this region for many years at LLI and other venues.