Will China's Raising Power Represent a Threat to the US Interests In the Near Future?

This paper will discuss the military build-up of China, the issues that could potentially lead the U.S. and China into a military confrontation in the future and whether the U.S. should be prepared for this eventuality. First, the paper will review, discuss and synthesize the writings of some scholars who have written about these issues. Second, the paper will analyze these findings and third, make some concluding comments and recommendations.