This is a study of great power relations - China, India, and Russia - among themselves and with the hegemon - United States. Ahrari argues that the next decade may witness the emergence of a bipolar order where China's dominance in economics is certain; however, China will not seriously challenge the military dominance of the U. S.
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Introduction and a Framework for Analysis The Proto-Peer Competitor and the Hegemon The Dynamics of Russian-American Ties The Elephant and the Eagle: The Ups and Downs of a Cooperative Relationship and Soft Balancing Competitive and Cooperative Relationships of the Great Powers The Hegemon's Maneuvers Conclusion: Future Maneuvers of the Great Powers