The U.S.-China rivalry is intensifying, causing mistrust and stifling the impacts of Track 1.5 and Track 2 dialogues. The authors of this report review the status of U.S.-China relations, the roster of Track 2 dialogues, the record of such dialogues, and the criteria for successful Track 2 initiatives. They conclude that a new Track 2 effort focused on long-term coexistence is needed to stem the decline in U.S.-China relations.
Table of Contents
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Chapter One
Introduction
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Chapter Two
The Risk of an Intensifying U.S.-China Competition
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Chapter Three
The Status of Track 2 Dialogues
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Chapter Four
Do Track 2 Dialogues Work? Anecdotal and Research Evidence
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Chapter Five
Five Pillars for Designing Track 2 Initiatives: Lessons from Experience
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Chapter Six
Findings and Recommendations
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