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Books

Please note: A call number beginning with "R" denotes a reference book.

The Dragon Awakes: China's Military Modernization Trends and Implications, edited by Lawrence E. Grinter. Maxwell AFB, AL, USAF Counter Proliferation Center, Air University, 1999. 94 p.
Book call no.: 355.033551 D759

Gauthier, Kathryn L. China as Peer Competitor? Trends in Nuclear Weapons, Space and Information Warfare.. Maxwell Air Force Base, AL, Air War College, 1999. 39 p. (Maxwell Paper, No. 18)
Also available online at: http://www.au.af.mil/au/database/research/ay1999/max_pap/max18.htm
Book call no.: 355.033051 G276c

Gill, Bates. Chemical and Biological Weapons and Deterrence: Case Study 6, People's Republic of China. Alexandria, VA, Chemical and Biological Arms Control Institute, 1998. 49 p. (The Deterrence Series, case study 6)
Book call no.: 358.3 C517 v.6

Han, Yong-Sup. Nuclear Disarmament and Non-Proliferation in Northeast Asia. New York, United Nations, 1995. 83 p.
Book call no.: 327.1747095 H233n

Howard, Russell D. The Chinese People's Liberation Army: "Short Arms and Slow Legs". Colorado Springs, CO, USAF Institute for National Security Studies, 1999. 48 p. (INSS occasional paper. Regional security series, No. 28)
Examination of PLA's intentions and abilities.
Also available online at: http://www.usafa.af.mil/inss/ocp28.htm
Book call no.: 355.033051 H851c

Johnston, Alastair I. The Cox Committee Report: An Assessment. Stanford, CA, Center for International Security and Cooperation, Stanford University, 1999. 99 leaves.
Also available online at: http://www.ciaonet.org/wps/joa01/Cox(MikeMay)99.pdf
Book call no.: 355.34320951 C877

Jones, Rodney W. and others. Tracking Nuclear Proliferation: A Guide in Maps and Charts, 1998. Washington, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, 1998. 320 p.
China, pp 49-67.
Book call no.: 355.0217 S741t 1998

Kwak, Tae-Hwan, ed. The Major Powers of Northeast Asia: Seeking Peace and Security. Boulder, CO, Lynne Rienner Publishers, 1996. 261 p.
Chapter 8 - Northeast Asia Nuclear Weapons Proliferation and U.S. Policy, by Lawrence E. Grinter, pp 167-189.
Book call no.: 327.1 M234

The Nuclear Turning Point: A Blueprint for Deep Cuts and De-Alerting of Nuclear Weapons, edited by Harold A. Feiveson. Washington, Brookings Institution, 1999. 402 p.
China's Nuclear Disarmament Policy, by Li Bin, pp 325-332.
Book call no.: 327.174 N96453

United States. Congress. House. Select Committee on U.S. National Security and Military/Commercial Concerns with the People's Republic of China. U. S. National Security and Military/Commercial Concerns with the People's Republic of China. Washington, GPO, May 1999. 3 vols
Popularly known as "The Cox Report".
Also available online at: http://www.house.gov/coxreport/
Book call no.: 355.34320951 U58u

Kan, Shirley A. China: Possible Missile Technology Transfers from U.S. Satellite Export Policy - Background and Chronology. Washington, Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress, 2000. 49 p.
"Updated February 28, 2000".
Doc. call no.: M-U 42953-1 no. 98-485 F 2000 Feb. 28

Lewis, James H., III. Handshake with the Dragon: Engaging China in the Biological Weapons Convention. Monterey, CA, 1998. 112 p. (Naval Postgraduate School. Thesis)
Doc. call no.: M-U 42525 L674h

Marshall, Jeffrey P. The Relationship Between Democracy and Nonproliferation: Brazil, China, and the MTCR (Missile Technology Control Regime). Monterey, CA, Naval Postgraduate School, 1997. 90 p.
Doc. call no.: M-U 42525 M3681r

Owens, Gregory B. Chinese Tactical Nuclear Weapons. Monterey, CA, Naval Postgraduate School, 1996. 70 p.
Doc. call no.: M-U 42525 O971c

Simpson, Brian A. China's Future Intent: Responsible World Power or International Rogue State, a Research Paper. Maxwell AFB, AL, Air Command and Staff College, 1997. 39 p.
Also available online at: http://www.au.af.mil/au/database/research/ay1997/acsc/97-0198.htm
Doc. call no.: M-U 43122 S6135c

White Paper. China: Arms Control and Disarmament. Beijing, Information Officer of the State Council of the People's Republic of China, 1995. 14 p.
Also available online at: http://www.fas.org/nuke/guide/china/doctrine/wparms.htm
Doc. call no.: M-U 44311

Periodicals

Ahrari, Ehsan. China Eyes NATO's Nuclear Doctrine. Jane's Intelligence Review 11:38-39 April 1999.

Ahrari, Ehsan. Sino-Indian Nuclear Perspectives: So Close, Yet So Far Apart. Jane's Intelligence Review 10:30-33 August 1998.

Bakshi, G. D. Open Sources Analysis: Chinese Thinking on Nuclear War and Information Operation. Strategic Analysis 22:1859-1869 March 1999.

Bracken, Paul. Asia's Militaries and the New Nuclear Age. Current History 98:415-421 December 1999.

Burr, William and Richelson, Jeffrey. A Chinese Puzzle. Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists 53:42-47 July-August 1997.

Clinton Formally Certifies China as Cooperative on Nuclear Nonproliferation. Foreign Policy Bulletin 9:110-111 March-April 1998.

Ding, Arthur S. China's Concerns about Theater Missile Defense: A Critique. Nonproliferation Review 6:93-101 Fall 1999.

Ferguson, Charles. Sparking a Buildup: U.S. Missile Defense and China's Nuclear Arsenal. Arms Control Today 30:13-18 March 2000.

Fisher, Richard D. and Dori, John T. The Strategic Implications of China's Nuclear Aid to Pakistan. Executive Memorandum No.532:1-2 June 16, 1998.

Gertz, Bill. Chinese Buildup Rolls On. Air Force Magazine 80:77-81 September 1997.
Also available online at: http://www.afa.org/magazine/Sept1997/0997chine.html

Godwin, Paul H. B. China's Nuclear Forces: An Assessment. Current History 98:260-265 September 1999.
Includes China's nuclear inventory.

Hsu, Wen L. The Impact of Government Restructuring on Chinese Nuclear Arms Control and Nonproliferation Policymaking. Nonproliferation Review 6:152-167 Fall 1999.

Jan, Hung-yi. The PRC's Policies Toward Nonproliferation Regimes. Issues & Studies 33:112-132 November 1997.

Jiang, Zemin. Promote the Disarmament Process and Safeguard the World Security. Beijing Review 42:9-11 April 12-18, 1999.
Speech delivered on March 26, 1999 by President Jiang Zemin at the Conference on Disarmament in Geneva.

Kapur, Ashok. China and Proliferation: Implications for India. China Report 34:401-417 July-December 1998.

Lamson, James A. and Bowen, Wyn Q. 'One Arrow, Three Stars': China's MIRV (Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle) Programme. Jane's Intelligence Review Part 1, May 1997, vol 9, pp 216-218. Part 2, June 1997, vol 9, pp 266-269.

Lennox, Duncan. Chinese Nuclear Forces: A Consistent Policy. Jane's Defence Weekly 32:20-23 August 11, 1999.

Mahapatra, Chintamani. The US, China and the Ghauri Missile. Strategic Analysis 22:363-372 June 1998.

Maier, Timothy W. Clinton and China. Insight on the News 15:12-13+ April 19, 1999.

Malik, Mohan. Nuclear Proliferation in Asia: The China Factor Australian Journal of International Affairs 53:31-41 April 1999.

Mann, Paul. China Alleged Top Trafficker in Mass Destruction Weapons. Aviation Week & Space Technology 147:42-47 August 4, 1997.
China has become the leading exporter of WMD to Third World Nations.

Pande, Savita. Chinese Nuclear Doctrine. Strategic Analysis 23:2011-2035 March 2000.

Rajeswari, P. R. The Missile Technology Control Regime: Chinese and US Positions. Strategic Analysis 22:737-749 August 1998.

Sawhney, Pravin. How Inevitable Is an Asian 'Missile Race'? Jane's Intelligence Review 12:30-34 January 2000.

Schwartz, Stephen I. China's Nukes: A Phantom Menance. New Perspectives Quarterly 16:38-39 Summer 1999.

Sha, Zukang. China's Stand on Non-Proliferation. Beijing Review 42:6-8 February 8-14, 1999.
Sha Zukang, Director-General of the Department of Arms Control and Disarmament under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China, gave this speech on January 11, 1999.

Special Section: The Cox Report. Arms Control Today 29:17-36 April/May 1999.
Includes several articles by various authors on the subject.

Steinberg, Gerald. Chinese Policies on Arms Control and Proliferation in the Middle East. China Report 34:381-400 July-December 1998.

Wall, Robert. CIA: China, Russia Aid Arms Proliferation. Aviation Week & Space Technology 152:60 February 14, 2000.

Wallerstein, Mitchel B. China and Proliferation: A Path Not Taken? Survival 38:58-66 Autumn 1996.

Wei, Bian. Nuclear Industry Develops Through Readjustment. Beijing Review 41:12-14 June 22-28, 1998.

Wu, Xingzuo. Nuclear Tests Challenge the World. Beijing Review 41:6 June 22-28, 1998.

Yuan, I. U.S. - China Nonproliferation Cooperation: Debacle or Success? A Constructivist/Neorealist Debate. Issues & Studies 34:29-55 June 1998.

Books

Calder, Kent E. Asia's Deadly Triangle: How Arms, Energy, and Growth Threaten to Destabilize Asia-Pacific. London, Nicholas Brealey Publishing, 1997. 253 p.
Book call no.: 355.03305 C146a

Cossa, Ralph A. The Major Powers in Northeast Asian Security. Washington, National Defense University, 1996. 75 p.(McNair Paper, no.51)
Book call no.: 355.03305 C836m

Kwak, Tae-Hwan, ed. The Major Powers of Northeast Asia: Seeking Peace and Security. Boulder, CO, Lynne Rienner Publishers, 1996. 261 p.
Chapter 2 - Chinese Security Policy in Northeast Asia, by Fee-Ling Wang, pp 41-68. Chapter 7 - U.S. Security Policy for Northeast Asia: Handmaiden of Export Promotion?, by Thomas L. Wilborn, pp 149-166.
Book call no.: 327.1 M234

Roy, Denny, ed. The New Security Agenda in the Asia-Pacific Region. New York, St. Martin's Press, 1997. 183 p.
Chapter 4 - New Dimensions of Security, by Alan Dupont, pp 31-50.
Book call no.: 355.03305 N5321

Satoh, Yukio. Policy Coordination for Asia-Pacific Security and Stability. Canberra, Australia, Australian National University, 1996. 22 p.
Book call no.: 327.17 S253p

Wortzel, Larry M. The ASEAN Regional Forum: Asian Security Without an American Umbrella. Carlisle Barracks, PA, Strategic Studies Institute, 1996. 40 p.
Book call no.: 327.59 W935a

Zhao, Suisheng. Power Competition in East Asia: From the Old Chinese World Order to Post-Cold War Regional Multipolarity. New York, St. Martin's Press, 1997. 346 p.
Book call no.: 327.5 Z63p

Park, Changhee. Collective Security as a Means for Regional Stability in Northeast Asia. Monterey, CA, Naval Postgraduate School, 1996. 240 p.
Doc. call no.: M-U 42525 P2353c

Studeman, Michael William. Dragon in the Shadows: Calculating China's Advances in the South China Sea. Monterey, CA, Naval Postgraduate School, 1996. 138 p.
Doc. call no.: M-U 42525 S933d

Periodicals

Ackerman, Robert K. U.S. Pacific Forces Serve to Guarantee Regional Security. Signal 52:49-51 November 1997.

Azizian, Rouben and Horne, Graeme. The Strategic and Economic Dynamics of North-East Asia. New Zealand International Review 23:10-13 November-December 1998.

Connaughton, Richard. Rumbles from the East: Risks and Threats in East Asia. Jane's Intelligence Review 10:30-35 February 1998.

Cossa, Ralph A. and Khanna, Jane. East Asia: Economic Interdependence and Regional Security. International Affairs 73:219-234 April 1997.

Goodman, David S. G. Are Asia's "Ethnic Chinese" a Regional Security Threat? Survival 39:140-155 Winter 1997-1998.

Haacke, Juergen. China's Participation in Multilateral Pacific Cooperation Forums. Aussenpolitik 48,no.2:166-176 1997.

Holloway, Nigel and Landers, Peter. Menage a Trois? Defence Pact Could Open U.S.-Japan-China 'Trialogue'. Far Eastern Economic Review 160:24+ October 9, 1997.

Huxley, Tim. The Changing Balance of Power in East Asia: Implications for Regional and International Security. Issues & Studies 34:90-120 November-December 1998.

Kim, Kyong-Won. Maintaining Asia's Current Peace. Survival 39:52-64 Winter 1997-1998.

Klintworth, Gary. China: Status Quo Power or Regional Threat. Journal of East Asian Affairs 12:364-383 Summer-Fall 1998.

Kwak, Tae-Hwan. The Four-Party Peace Treaty: A Creative Formula for Building a Peace Regime on the Korean Peninsula. Korean Journal of Defense Analysis 9:117-135 Winter 1997.

Lee, Lai To. East Asian Assessments of China's Security Policy. International Security 73:251-262 April 1997.

Robinson, Clarence A., Jr. Essential Asia-Pacific Region's Security Framework Emerges. Signal 52:53-55 November 1997.
Also available online at: http://www.us.net/signal/Archive/Nov97/essential-nov.html

Rozman, Gilbert. Northeast China: Waiting for Regionalism. Problems of Post-Communism 45:3-13 July-August 1998.

Schilling, Walter. Changing Power Structures in the Asia-Paicific Region. Aussenpolitik 48,no.2:158-165 1997.

Segal, Gerald. How Insecure Is Pacific Asia? International Affairs 73:235-249 April 1997.

Thompson, Loren B. Peaceful but Unsettling Year in the Western Pacific. Sea Power 41:57-64 January 1998.

Valencia, Mark J. Asia, the Law of the Sea and International Relations. International Affairs 73:263-282 April 1997.

Whiting, Allen S. ASEAN Eyes China: The Security Dimension. Asian Survey 37:299-322 April 1997.

Zhuang, Shengfu. The Present Security Situation in East Asia. Strategic Studies 19:56-59 Summer-Autumn 1997.