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HEGEMONIC GLOBALISATION

In loving memory of my Grandparents

Hegemonic Globalisation

U.S. centrality and global strategy in the emerging world order

Thanh Duong

First published 2002 by Ashgate Publishing

Reissued 2018 by Routledge
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Copyright Thanh Duong 2002

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A Library of Congress record exists under LC control number: 2001099955

ISBN 13: 978-1-138-71981-1 (hbk)
ISBN 13: 978-1-315-19527-8 (ebk)

Contents

Guide

Tables

Appendices

This book is organised into three main sections. The first section investigates strategies of research and methods of inquiry to understanding theory and practice. The thesis contends that instead of dogmatically following any one theory, the thesis utilises the insights of several theories to explain the 'specific' and the 'general' of international affairs. The thesis examines the concepts of power and hegemony in relation to the U.S. position in the international system in the contemporary period.

interrogates the U.S. strategy during the Cold War in laying the foundations for global power, i.e., via the development of global political/military alliances, international economic regimes and institutions. With theories, concepts and empirical evidence developed, the thesis refutes the positions proposed by the 'declinists' from the 1970s and the promoters of 'balance of power' theories. Instead of decline and drifting towards global balance of power, the thesis demonstrates how the U.S. is the 'centre' power that is attempting to 'hegemonically globalise' the entire international system.

To evaluate hegemonic globalisation, part three analyses four major powers/regions: Russia, the PRC, the EU, and Japan, as case studies in their respective historical, political, economic, cultural and geopolitical relations with the United States. Each case study examines the tangible and intangible sources of their relationship and inquires into the tensions and potential resistance to U.S. hegemonic globalisation. In evaluating the power relations of the 'great powers', the section illustrates how the 'great powers' are not actually challenging the 'hegemonic globalisation' strategy of the United States per se, but are themselves engaged in it for their own power interests. Therewithal by increasing their power interests by incorporating within the hegemonic globalisation, they inadvertently reinforce the U.S.-led hegemonic globalisation even further.

The conclusion draws on the arguments developed and evaluates the validity of the mode of analysis as an explanation and understanding of the contemporary U.S. power position and U.S. relations with its main contenders in world politics.

This book began in 1995-6 with my MA dissertation, and later developed into my PhD thesis, which was completed in 2000. Many of the events that have happened since, in itself, would probably deserve another book. Keeping abreast of events has not only been challenging to the journalists and commentators but, now increasingly to the 'academic' arena, as well. This book was, however, never meant to be journalistic. It is a deep and a careful study of the United States' foreign policy strategy in the emerging world order, and its relations with the five leading powers in the world. The events of September 11, and the war with the Taleban and al-Qaida that ensued, may, at first glance, seem to over-shadow issues. This, however, is not the case. Instead, it reinforces the contours of the arguments developed in this book on the nature of the United States power and global strategy in the emerging world order. My hope is that the significance of this power has been brought into sharper relief.

In the years, I have been most fortunate to be under the supervision of Dr. Barry K. Gills, a premier thinker in the field of international relations, international political economy, and history. I am greatly indebted to him for his analytical depth, wealth of knowledge, unreserved time, and guidance in academia and in life in general.

I would like to thank my family for generously supporting me in completing this work. To my parents, who put total belief in me and have never faltered in confidence, I thank them. To my grandparents (who both passed away whilst I was completing this book), who, like my parents have put total faith and conviction in me. I dedicate this book in their memory. To my uncle Toan and his family in Canada, who have financed me most generously throughout my academic years, I thank them. To my brother, Sam, and sisters, Binh and Diana. I am deeply grateful to them, for their patience and understanding. To my auntie Quynh and her husband Cuong for generously funding my fieldwork in China. I thank them. Finally to Michelle, whose delightful wit, keen editing, and loving patience and care helped me tremendously. Thank you.

I would also like to extend my appreciation and gratitude to the following individuals.

Anna Watson for proofreading large parts of my dissertation. She has been unreserved with her time and kindness. Thank you.

The Department of Politics at the University of Newcastle has been helpful with advice and criticism. For this, I would like to thank Professor Tim Gray, Dr. Anthony Zito, Dr. Randall Germain, Professor Reinhard Drifte, Dr. James Babb, to the politics department's secretaries Margaret Hill and Catherine Aitkin, and finally to Roderick Hague, who suggested that my thesis should be published.

Professor Michael Cox, in directing me to some valuable sources in the United States. His suggestions opened new doors for me whilst I was there. Professors Henry Nau and G. John Ikenberry for their valuable time and patience when I was in Washington, D.C.

Dr. Erik Peterson of the CSIS, who also helped open doors in the United States. I thank him for introducing me to Dr. Hans Bennindijk and anonymous persons in the State Department, the Treasury, and the Pentagon. I thank all the persons for their valuable time and patience. In addition, I would like to thank all the internees in Washington, from whom I gained valuable and interesting insights into the 'grass-root' operations of the United States power base.

The Hoang family in China for showing me some fascinating insights into the Chinese people and country. I would also like to thank the La family for providing generous accommodation and friendship during my stay in New York.

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