David Lai Knihy

The most profound change the United States and China have experienced in their relations in the past 30 years is perhaps the onset of an apparent power transition between the two nations. This potentially titanic change was set in motion as a result of China's genuine and phenomenal economic development, and its impact on the United States and the U.S.-led international system has been growing steadily. This perceived power transition process will continue to be a defining factor in the U.S.-China relations during the next 30 years. As China's economic, political, cultural, and military influences continue to grow globally, what kind of a global power will China become? What kind of a relationship will China develop with the United States? How does the United States maintain its leadership in world affairs and develop a working relationship with China so that China can join hands with the United States to shape the world in constructive ways?

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Culturally significant, this work preserves the essence of the original artifact, showcasing historical copyright references and library stamps. It offers a glimpse into the knowledge base of civilization, reflecting the importance of the text in scholarly discourse. The reproduction aims to maintain fidelity to the original, providing readers with an authentic experience of a vital piece of literature.

The book explores the evolving role of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) beyond its primary focus on Taiwan, highlighting its engagement in humanitarian efforts, UN peacekeeping, counterterrorism, and security in outer space and cyberspace. It examines how these activities influence China's foreign policy and regional dynamics in the Asia-Pacific. As China's global prominence increases, understanding the PLA's expanding roles is crucial for U.S. policy and strategy. The analysis provides insights into the implications of these developments for international relations.

Covering a wide range of topics related to national security, this collection features essential works on diplomacy, defense, strategy, and tactics, spanning centuries. It includes contemporary analyses of both conventional and asymmetric threats, alongside compelling firsthand accounts of historic battles. Some selections are reproductions of significant historical texts from leading libraries, which may exhibit imperfections. This curated anthology aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of warfare and its evolution, appealing to both scholars and enthusiasts alike.

This study investigates the performance of the weight optimization by comparing the performance of the portfolios of fund of funds (FoF) constructed by the Markowitz Mean-Variance (MV) model or Genetic Algorithm (GA) to that of S&P 500 and that of equal weight portfolio of Mutual funds. The chosen target funds are denominated in U.S. dollar or euros, and are chosen from the European market, United European market, Emerging market, Pacific market, South Asia market, Asia Pacific Zone market, American market, and Global market. The study period started on February 1, 1998 and ended on December 1, 2006. The Markowitz Mean-Variance model is a famous investment theory in portfolio selection problems. But Markowitz Mean-Variance model requires the assumption that the securities must follow the normal distribution. On the contrary, Genetic Algorithm is a methodology with artificial intelligence that is free of the assumption of normal distribution, and it can also be applied to the portfolio selection and optimization problems. In this thesis, we test whether the Genetic Algorithm can beat the traditional Markowitz Mean-Variance model or not.

Papers from the conference sponsored by the George H.W. Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University, the National Bureau of Asian Research, and the U.S. Army War College, held September 2009 on the People's Liberation Army.