2. The U.S. Alliance With The People’S Republic Of China, 1971– 1989

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Acknowledgments ix
4. Introduction. Alliances Of Convenience In International Politics And U.S. Foreign Policy 1
5. 1. Contending Theories Of U.S. Bargaining With Allies Of Convenience 17
6. 2. The U.S. Alliance With The People’S Republic Of China, 1971– 1989 51
7. 3. The U.S. Alliance With Pakistan, 1981– 1988 100
8. 4. The U.S. Alliance With Iraq, 1982– 1988 134
9. 5. The U.S. “Special Relationship” Alliance With The United Kingdom, 1950– 1953 174
10. Conclusion 214
11. Notes 231
12. Index 297