It was known as Wolf Warrior diplomacy – a brand of Chinese foreign ministry posturing that was as aggressive as it was unexpected.
But has Beijing now changed tack? And if so, why?
Also, does the theory of Institutional Amnesia explain why our preparedness for natural disasters is often found wanting?
Wolf Warrior diplomacy — Have we finally seen an end to undiplomatic diplomacy? Source:ABC RN|Program:Future Tense Thu 10 Oct 2024 at 6:00pm
Tyler Jost is Assistant Professor of Political Science, International & Public Affairs and Watson Institute Assistant Professor of China Studies. His research focuses on national security decision-making, bureaucratic politics, and Chinese foreign policy. Dr. Jost’s current book project examines domestic institutions designed to decide and coordinate national security policy, such as the U.S. National Security Council. Dr. Jost completed his doctoral degree in the Department of Government at Harvard University. He has held postdoctoral fellowships in the International Security Program at the Kennedy School of Government, as well as in the China and the World Program at Columbia University. His research has been supported by the Smith Richardson Foundation, the U.S. Institute of Peace, and the Fairbank Center for Chinese Studies.
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