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US rebalance strategy to Asia and US-China rivalry in South China Sea from the perspective of the offensive realism

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Purpose - This study aims to examine the nexus of the US rebalance strategy to Asia and the US–China rivalry in the South China Sea (SCS) from the perspective of the offensive realism theory. Design/methodology/approach - The study depends on the descriptive approach that deals with the analysis and description of the phenomenon. Also, the study uses the qualitative method to analyze the primary sources concerning the rebalance. Findings - The study has found four results: first, the rebalance strategy to Asia is a comprehensive strategy to contain China’s rise. Second, China’s offensive strategy in the SCS since 2008 has been the main driver of launching the rebalance. Third, offensive realism presents a convenient analysis to understand the rebalance, China’s offensive strategy in the SCS, and the US–China rivalry in the SCS. Forth, SCS is one of the most important venues of the US–China rivalry for global hegemony. Research limitations/implications - Limited to the period from 2009 to 2016. The Obama Era. Originality/value - This study highlights the centrality of the SCS in the US–China global rivalry that has not been yet well researched.

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  • Danah Ali Alenezi, 2020. "US rebalance strategy to Asia and US-China rivalry in South China Sea from the perspective of the offensive realism," Review of Economics and Political Science, Emerald Group Publishing Limited, vol. 9(2), pages 102-115, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:eme:repspp:reps-10-2019-0132
    DOI: 10.1108/REPS-10-2019-0132
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