In a 3-5 page paper, using this topic: Compare and contrast the challenges posed to American interests by China and by violent non-state actors. Does either pose an existential threat to the global leadership exercised by the United States?

The paper should use a standard 12-point font with 1” margins all around. The title should be sized no larger than 16-point. This is not an opinion piece so do not use editorial/op-ed and normative language. There should be no use of the phrases “I think” or the derivatives thereof.

Citations should come from academic sources. Limit your use of periodicals to two references. No self-identifying information should be included in your paper. Simply title the paper (if you so choose) and start writing.