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Proseminar
China's Rise and East Asian Regionalism
Silvia Paoli
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China’s rapid rise is transforming East Asia into the world’s most dynamic—and contested—region. Economically, China has become the key driver of growth and the leading trade partner for nearly all its neighbours. Yet its military expansion and assertiveness, especially in the South China Sea and Taiwan Strait, have pushed many states to strengthen security ties with the United States. East Asia has thus emerged as the central arena of China–US rivalry and a region of high geopolitical risk.
This seminar invites students to unpack these complex dynamics and to move beyond a simplified hegemonic rivalry lens. We will explore the role of regional middle powers, engage with competing scholarly debates, and critically assess how East Asia is navigating this shifting balance of power. The course introduces key theories of international relations (IR) and international political economy while examining the region’s economic interdependence, security challenges, and diplomatic strategies in the context of China’s rise.
Classes will be conducted in English, with occasional reference to Chinese terms. Active participation, discussion, and presentations are expected.
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16 Class schedule
Regular appointments
Wed, 2025-10-15 12:00 - 14:00
Wed, 2025-10-22 12:00 - 14:00
Wed, 2025-10-29 12:00 - 14:00
Wed, 2025-11-05 12:00 - 14:00
Wed, 2025-11-12 12:00 - 14:00
Wed, 2025-11-19 12:00 - 14:00
Wed, 2025-11-26 12:00 - 14:00
Wed, 2025-12-03 12:00 - 14:00
Wed, 2025-12-10 12:00 - 14:00
Wed, 2025-12-17 12:00 - 14:00
Wed, 2026-01-07 12:00 - 14:00
Wed, 2026-01-14 12:00 - 14:00
Wed, 2026-01-21 12:00 - 14:00
Wed, 2026-01-28 12:00 - 14:00
Wed, 2026-02-04 12:00 - 14:00
Wed, 2026-02-11 12:00 - 14:00