U.S.-China Relations: Past, Present, and

U.S.-China relations are among the most consequential and complex challenges in the world today. The world’s two most powerful countries and largest economies are at once bitter rivals and deeply interdependent, and their actions have ripple effects felt globally. This IGP short course will examine the evolution of U.S.-China relations from the height of the Cold War to the present moment, drawing on primary and secondary sources to give students a solid grounding in both scholarly and policy approaches to the topic. It will then discuss potential future scenarios for U.S.-China relations between 2026 and 2035 and conclude with a crisis simulation for students to apply what they have learned. This IGP short course will meet over four sessions and consist of readings, lectures, conversations with guest speakers, and active student participation in discussions.