How did growth rates in China since 1979 compare with that of the U.S. since 1989? How does the size of the Chinese economy in terms of nominal GDP compare to the U.S. economy in 2013?

National Security Studies covers the ways in which nations use intelligence, diplomacy, and military power to formulate policy, promote regional stability, or take military action in a crisis. Topics include political theory, history, and public policy analysis.