Dennis Van Vranken Hickey

Biographic Data

ID741805
NAMEDennis Van Vranken Hickey
GIVEN NAMESDennis Van Vranken
FAMILY NAMEHickey
SIGNATUREHICKEY D V
AFFILIATIONSMissouri State University
VERIFIEDNo
TOTAL WORKS34
TOTAL CITATIONS26
AUTHOR COUNT34
EDITOR COUNT0
FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR1986
LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR2017
H-INDEX2

  • An Enchanting Darkness: The American Vision of Africa in the Twentieth Century

    Dennis Van Vranken Hickey, Kenneth C WylieDATASETThe SHAFR Guide Online2017Cited by: 1

  • Taiwan in 2016

    Dennis Van Vranken Hickey, Emerson M S NiouARTICLEAsian Survey2017Cited by: 1

    The opposition Democratic Progressive Party won decisive victories in the Legislative Yuan and presidential elections. Despite these victories, 2016 proved to be a difficult year for Taiwan’s new ruling party. As 2016 drew to a close, polls showed that most of Taiwan’s population disapproved of Tsai Ing-wen’s performance as president

  • Taiwan in 2015

    Dennis Van Vranken Hickey, Emerson M S Niou et al.ARTICLEAsian Survey2016Cited by: 1

    In 2015, Taipei’s relations with Washington moved forward in parallel with the improvements in cross-Strait relations initiated in 2008. Perhaps most notable was President Ma Ying-jeou’s summit meeting with China’s President Xi Jinping. Despite gains in external relations, however, the island was plagued by partisan gridlock, a stagnating economy, and political unrest. Most anticipated a Democratic Progressive Party victory over the ruling Kuomin…

  • Parallel Progress: US-Taiwan Relations During an Era of Cross-Strait Rapprochement

    Open AccessDennis Van Vranken HickeyARTICLEJournal of Chinese Political…2015Cited by: 1References: 3

  • Taiwan and the Rising Tensions in the East China Sea

    Dennis Van Vranken HickeyARTICLEAsian Survey2014Cited by: 2

    This study examines Taiwan’s policy toward the territorial dispute in the East China Sea and explains why it has yielded some dividends. The paper suggests that Taipei’s diplomatic initiative—the East China Sea Peace Initiative—is the most sensible proposal advanced to reduce the potential for conflict in the region

  • Imbalance in the Taiwan Strait

    Dennis Van Vranken HickeyARTICLEThe US Army War College Quarterly…2013

    This study outlines present US policy on arms sales to Taiwan. It also examines options an American administration may wish to consider to address the growing military imbalance in the Taiwan Strait. The author argues that some new thinking may be required if Washington, Beijing, and Taipei hope to realize a peaceful resolution of the "Taiwan question."

  • U.S. Policy Toward Taiwan: Time For Change

    Dennis Van Vranken HickeyARTICLEAsian Affairs An American Review2013Cited by: 2

    This paper examines U.S. policy toward Taiwan and explores several proposals for change that an American administration may wish to consider. The author suggests that, while the United States should not overhaul its current relationship with Taiwan, some modest adjustments in policy may be warranted

  • Wake Up to Reality: Taiwan, the Chinese Mainland and Peace Across the Taiwan Strait

    Open AccessDennis Van Vranken HickeyARTICLEJournal of Chinese Political…2013Cited by: 3References: 4

  • Rapprochement between Taiwan and the Chinese Mainland: Implications for American foreign policy

    Dennis Van Vranken HickeyARTICLEJournal of Contemporary China2011Cited by: 1

    This article examines US policy toward the improving relations between the Republic of China on Taiwan and the People's Republic of China. It also analyzes several policy options that the Barack Obama administration may wish to consider. In conclusion, the author suggests that, despite some arguments to the contrary, continuing the current policy supporting the growing rapprochement between Beijing and Taipei is in the best interest of the US

  • Continuity or Change: US Policy & Taiwan

    Open AccessDennis Van Vranken HickeyARTICLEJournal of Chinese Political…2007

  • Foreign Policy Making in Taiwan

    Dennis Van Vranken HickeyBOOKFOREIGN POLICY MAKING IN TAIWAN:…2006

    Following President Chen Sui-bian’s victory in the controversial 2004 presidential election, this book examines the future direction of Taiwan’s foreign policy, focusing on the internal and external forces that influence and shape the countries foreign policy decisions today. The author suggests that four levels of analysis – the international system, governmental structure, societal forces and individual factors – pose some explanatory value whe…

  • America, China and Taiwan: Three challenges for Chen Shui-Bian

    Dennis Van Vranken HickeyARTICLEJournal of Contemporary China2006

    This study analyzes several of the major challenges that the Taiwanese government will confront during President Chen Shui-bian's second term of office. These include serious strains in relations with the US, a continued deterioration in ties with the People's Republic of China (PRC) and increased political polarization, ethnic division and gridlock at home. The author suggests that, while these problems are certainly formidable, they should not …

  • Foreign Policy Making in Taiwan: From Principle to Pragmatism

    Dennis Van Vranken HickeyBOOKFOREIGN POLICY MAKING IN TAIWAN:…2006

  • Continuity and change: The administration of George W. Bush and US policy toward Taiwan

    Dennis Van Vranken HickeyARTICLEJournal of Contemporary China2004Cited by: 1

    This paper examines recent modifications in American policy toward the Republic of China (ROC or Taiwan). It contends that, while the George W. Bush Administration may have carried out a significant readjustment of US policy, available evidence suggests that it will not endorse any major upgrades in ties with Taipei during the foreseeable future. Like previous administrations, the Bush Administration now recognizes the value of engaging the Peopl…

  • Cross-Strait Relations in the Aftermath of the Election of Chen Shui-bian

    Dennis Van Vranken Hickey, Yitan LiARTICLEAsian Affairs An American Review2002

    (2002). Cross-Strait Relations in the Aftermath of the Election of Chen Shui-bian. Asian Affairs: An American Review: Vol. 28, No. 4, pp. 201-216

  • The Making of Chinese Foreign and Security Policy in the Era of Reform

    Open AccessDennis Van Vranken HickeyARTICLEPolitical Science Quarterly2002Cited by: 1

    Journal Article The Making of Chinese Foreign and Security Policy in the Era of Reform Get access The Making of Chinese Foreign and Security Policy in the Era of Reform by David M. Lampton. Stanford, Stanford University Press, 2001. 508 pp. Cloth, $65.00; paper, $19.95. Dennis Van Vranken Hickey Dennis Van Vranken Hickey Southwest Missouri State University Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar Political Science …

  • As Taiwan Approaches the New Millennium: Essays on Politics and Foreign Affairs

    Dennis Van Vranken Hickey, John F CopperARTICLEPacific Affairs2002

    Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 The Origins of Conflict Across the Taiwan Strait Chapter 3 Taiwan's First Direct Presidential Election Chapter 4 The KMT's 15th Party Congress Chapter 5 U.S. China Policy and Taiwan Chapter 6 Index

  • The Taiwan strait crisis of 1996: Implications for US security policy

    Dennis Van Vranken HickeyARTICLEJournal of Contemporary China1998Cited by: 1References: 1

    The Taiwan Strait crisis of 1996 was the greatest challenge to Sino‐American relations in several decades. This study examines the crisis and its implications for US security policy. It outlines US policy toward the defense of Taiwan, discusses the US response to Beijing's military intimidation of Taiwan and analyzes several of the major lessons gleaned from the crisis. The paper suggests that, while China's aggressive behavior should not lead to…

  • Taiwan's Security in the Changing International System

    Gerald Chan, Dennis Van Vranken HickeyARTICLEPacific Affairs1998

  • U.S. Policy and Taiwan's Bid to Rejoin the United Nations

    Dennis Van Vranken HickeyARTICLEAsian Survey1997

    The recent history of the Republic of China (ROC) has been an eventful one. In two decades, the island has managed to transform itself from a backward, authoritarian state into a full-fledged democracy and an economic powerhouse. Despite these changes, however, Taiwan continues to be locked out of most important international organizations-including the United Nations (U.N.). Indeed, Taiwan is the only country denied a seat in the prestigious wor…

  • Taiwan’s Security in the Changing International System

    Dennis Van Vranken HickeyBOOKTaiwan’s Security in the Changing…1996

    Examines Taiwan's security concerns, the structure and composition of its armed forces, and its defensive strategy, as well as explores the opportunities and challenges for Taipei generated by the recent transformations in the international system.

  • Reaching Out in the Darkness: The Changing Nature of U.S. Policy toward Taiwan

    Dennis Van Vranken HickeyARTICLEAsian Affairs An American Review1995

    n this article I examine recent adjustments in U.S. policy toward the Republic lic of China (ROC or Taiwan). I outline the basic framework of U.S. policy and explain how and why Washington is adopting a more balanced approach in its relationship with Taipei. I suggest that the United States should continue the review of U.S.-Taiwan relations initiated by the Clinton administration. Modifications in policy are a step in the right direction. But ot…

  • White on Black: Contemporary Literature about Africa

    Oyekan Owomoyela, John Cullen Gruesser et al.ARTICLEAfrican American Review1995

  • I Heard It through the Grapevine: Rumor in African-American Culture.

    Dennis Van Vranken Hickey, Dennis Hickey et al.ARTICLEThe American Historical Review1994

  • Port Sudan; The Evolution of a Colonial City

    Dennis Van Vranken Hickey, Dennis Hickey et al.ARTICLEAfrican Economic History1994