Leadership and the Rise of Great Powers - (Princeton-China) by Xuetong Yan (Paperback)

This book provides a unique perspective on why some powers rise while others decline, using Chinese political theory to explain the role of leadership in international relations.

Yan Xuetong argues that the stronger a rising state's political leadership, the more likely it is to displace a prevailing state in the international system.

He shows how China's expanding influence has transformed the international order by reshaping power distribution and norms, despite America's steady economic, educational, military, political institution, and technological advancements.

This book offers a provocative alternative perspective on the changing dominance of states and is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the complex dynamics of global politics.