The Underbelly of the Rising Dragon: Civil Society and China’s Search for Security

Abstract

Like most other countries, China’s security is inseparable from international and domestic affairs as well. For this reason it is necessary to examine the security issues of China through the lens of civil society — social forces distinct from the state and capital. This article aims to argue that China’s long-term security rests on its citizens’ social consciousness and their participation in public affairs, which are the core values of civil society. True to this reasoning, the authors highlight the virtue of a functioning civil society to China’s security and the pivotal role of intellectuals in making this possible.

Keywords

• Legitimacy, security, civil society, corruption, intellectuals,

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Abstract

Diğer birçok ülkede olduğu gibi, Çin'in güvenliği uluslararası ilişkilerinden ve iç işlerinden ayrılamaz. Bu nedenle Çin’in güvenlik meselelerini devlet ve sermaye güçlerinden ayrılan sosyal güçlerden, yani sivil toplum objektifinden incelemek gerekmektedir. Bu makalede Çin’in uzun vadeli güvenliğinin sivil toplumun temel değerleri olan vatandaşların sosyal bilincine ve kamu hizmetlerine katılımına bağlı olduğu savunmayı amaçlamaktadır. Bu mantık çerçevesinde yazarlar, işleyen bir sivil toplumun Çin’in güvenliğine etkisini ve entelektüellerin bunu mümkün kılmaktaki kilit rolünü vurgulamaktadır.

Keywords

• Meşruiyet, güvenlik, sivil toplum, yolsuzluk, entelektüeller.

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