On Coordination of the Huawei 5G Ban: An Ideational Theory of 5G Policy Preferences

• In Event: China and Foreign Policy

Brief Overview

This paper develops an ideational theory, which explains US allies’ decisions regarding the Huawei 5G ban. It argues that pre-existing beliefs about Chinese threats, cybersecurity, and data privacy help explain the choices of interest.

Author

• Yoon Jin Lee, Wellesley College