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What is pragmatism? Is it a means to an end, or an end in itself?
Is it antithetical to ideology or morality? Arguing that pragmatism
is a skill much more than an attribute, Phua examines how viewing
it in this way can help achieve better foreign policy outcomes. He
examines and contrasts the ways in which the United States, China
and Singapore have incorporated pragmatism into their approaches to
foreign policy. In doing so he debunks dualistic myths around
pragmatism and ideology and promotes the view of pragmatism as a
skill that can be developed. An essential primer for students,
analysts and policymakers, with a fresh and practical approach to
pragmatism.
The Thucydides trap and a US-China face-off are not structurally
inevitable; US-China relations are what the US and China make of
them. Phua focuses on the ability to see "US as US" and "China as
China" to trigger both countries' cultural tendencies towards
pragmatism. Phua examines China's arduous journey to fit in the
Westphalian system, the deep cultural misunderstandings by the West
of Sunzi's The Art of War, and attempts to offer an inside-out
cultural synthesis of classical and modern Chinese thought as a
proxy of their operational code, beyond the standard cliches about
Confucian and Daoist thought. He builds on Jervis' perception and
misperception as well as Alastair Johnston's cultural realism.
Readers will benefit from a culturally-Chinese, western-educated
and politically neutral understanding of "China as China". An
essential primer for academics, practitioners and students of
international relations, diplomacy and Chinese culture.
A cross-disciplinary primer on business strategy and policy
innovation tools Aimed at a wide range of policy-makers,
researchers and practitioners driving active citizenry Written by a
leading entrepreneur and researcher with years of consulting and
civil service experience
The Thucydides trap and a US-China face-off are not structurally
inevitable; US-China relations are what the US and China make of
them. Phua focuses on the ability to see "US as US" and "China as
China" to trigger both countries' cultural tendencies towards
pragmatism. Phua examines China's arduous journey to fit in the
Westphalian system, the deep cultural misunderstandings by the West
of Sunzi's The Art of War, and attempts to offer an inside-out
cultural synthesis of classical and modern Chinese thought as a
proxy of their operational code, beyond the standard cliches about
Confucian and Daoist thought. He builds on Jervis' perception and
misperception as well as Alastair Johnston's cultural realism.
Readers will benefit from a culturally-Chinese, western-educated
and politically neutral understanding of "China as China". An
essential primer for academics, practitioners and students of
international relations, diplomacy and Chinese culture.
This book presents the latest research on three issues of crucial
importance to Asian cities: governance, livability, and
sustainability. Together, these issues canvass the salient trends
defining Asian urbanization and are explored through an eclectic
compendium of studies that represent the many voices of this
diverse region. Examining the processes and implications of Asian
urbanization, the book interweaves practical cases with theories
and empirical rigor while lending insight and complexity into the
towering challenges of urban governance. The book targets a broad
audience including thinkers, practitioners, and students.
What is pragmatism? Is it a means to an end, or an end in itself?
Is it antithetical to ideology or morality? Arguing that pragmatism
is a skill much more than an attribute, Phua examines how viewing
it in this way can help achieve better foreign policy outcomes. He
examines and contrasts the ways in which the United States, China
and Singapore have incorporated pragmatism into their approaches to
foreign policy. In doing so he debunks dualistic myths around
pragmatism and ideology and promotes the view of pragmatism as a
skill that can be developed. An essential primer for students,
analysts and policymakers, with a fresh and practical approach to
pragmatism.
A cross-disciplinary primer on business strategy and policy
innovation tools Aimed at a wide range of policy-makers,
researchers and practitioners driving active citizenry Written by a
leading entrepreneur and researcher with years of consulting and
civil service experience
This book presents the latest research on three issues of crucial
importance to Asian cities: governance, livability, and
sustainability. Together, these issues canvass the salient trends
defining Asian urbanization and are explored through an eclectic
compendium of studies that represent the many voices of this
diverse region. Examining the processes and implications of Asian
urbanization, the book interweaves practical cases with theories
and empirical rigor while lending insight and complexity into the
towering challenges of urban governance. The book targets a broad
audience including thinkers, practitioners, and students.
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