Overcoming The Security Dilemma Between China and The United States: A New Security Paradigm of Holism

Yıl 2024, Cilt: 8 Sayı: 2, 125 - 144, 26.12.2024

Shangtao Gao , Jessica Durdu

Öz

This article explores the increasing security dilemma between the United States (US)and China, rooted in the traditional Western security paradigm of individualism. Through a detailed analysis of US policy discourse and actions, the article highlights how this paradigm leads to an escalating tension. Contrastingly, the article presents China’s holistic approach, demonstrated by its four global initiatives, Belt and Road Initiative, Global Development Initiative, Global Security Initiative, and Global Civilization Initiative, as a solution to overcome these dilemmas. This alternative paradigm emphasizes cooperation, collective security, and multilateralism, suggesting a more effective path for global peace and security in an increasingly interconnected world.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Security Dilemma, US-China Rivalry, Holistic Security, Global Initiatives, New Security Paradigm

Çin ve Amerika Birleşik Devletleri Arasındaki Güvenlik İkilemini Aşmak: Bütüncül Bir Yeni Güvenlik Paradigması

Öz

Bu makale, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri (ABD) ve Çin arasındaki giderek artan güvenlik ikilemini, Batı'nın geleneksel bireyci güvenlik paradigması bağlamında incelemektedir. ABD’nin politika söylemi ve eylemleri ayrıntılı bir şekilde analiz edilerek bu paradigmanın gerginlikleri nasıl tırmandırdığı vurgulanmaktadır. Makale, buna karşılık Çin’in Kuşak ve Yol Girişimi, Küresel Kalkınma Girişimi, Küresel Güvenlik Girişimi ve Küresel Medeniyet Girişimi gibi dört küresel girişimiyle somutlaşan bütüncül yaklaşımını güvenlik ikilemlerini aşmak için bir çözüm olarak sunmaktadır. Bu alternatif paradigma, iş birliği, kolektif güvenlik ve çok taraflılığı vurgulayarak, küresel barış ve güvenlik için daha etkili bir yol önermektedir.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Güvenlik İkilemi, ABD-Çin Rekabeti, Bütüncül Güvenlik, Küresel Girişimler, Yeni Güvenlik Paradigması

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