Trading with the Enemy

Trading with the Enemy explores how the United States has navigated the complex balance between national security and economic interests in its relationship with China, focusing on the history of American export control policies on military technology transfers since 1979. Drawing on interviews, declassified documents, and leaked cables, the book reveals the shifting ability of the US to contain China’s military development and highlights the evolving perspectives among policymakers who are rethinking the connection between security and economic priorities.