The rise of China is being heralded as a return of 'balance of power' politics in international relations. As the world moves towards multipolarity, account for the essential features of the international security architecture and its evolving dynamics.

Explain · 20 marks · 30 min

About 1200 words. The examiner marks against these:

• ☐ A clear answer to the question as asked

Debate: Does China's rise make great-power conflict with the United States inevitable?