questions below. Analyse the implications of pursuing a strategy of engagement

questions below. Analyse the implications of pursuing a strategy of engagement or a strategy of deterrence (or some specific combination of the two). Where relevant, consider the implications of using different kind of statecraft, or of using multilateral or regional institutions.
use footnotes onlyyyy and citation (harvard or chicago)
the question: Should the U.S. pursue a strategy of engagement or deterrence with respect to China?
start with a thesis statement
(Essay – start with your thesis statement, state what your point or argument is In your body paragraph – show off your marker, deterrence or coercion preventive diplomacy…define it. For example “I would recommend a strategy of deterrence” then you define it. It is better if you define it then make examples of it rather than just stating it and making examples. You’re recommending something and not recommending something at the same time (like you can add a one or two liner saying you don’t recommend something else) you can use the powerpoints ive added for reference of what the material is like Give enough citations to not touch on plagiarism (3-5 citations) The prompt is basically telling you what to include in your essay Use footnotes so they don’t go towards your word count (no in-text citations) *please no in-text citations, just footnotes* Please try to make it a little less than 550 (500-530 would be perfect)
please be clear with an argument I have