This article argues for the confirmation of Marxist philosophy as the ideology that guides international relations(IR)studies in China. Justification comes through the following points.According to Marxism, correct th...This article argues for the confirmation of Marxist philosophy as the ideology that guides international relations(IR)studies in China. Justification comes through the following points.According to Marxism, correct theoretical guidance serves as the prerequisite for correct practice. Marxist philosophy embodies,by nature,righteousness,in opposition to political hegemony.Accordingly,practice under its guidance represents fruitful revolutionary realism.Finally,advanced studies of international relations in this country cannot be separated from philosophical thinking. Using these arguments as background,this article specifically advocates materialism,patriotism,and service to the people as the corner-stone of China's IR theory building.展开更多
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) has gone through its initial period over the past two years since the signing of the Declaration of the SCO in June 2001. With the issue of some important documents like.
Since the end of the Cold War, the non-proliferation work on Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) has gradually become the first priority in the field of arms control and international security. With the unswerving effor...Since the end of the Cold War, the non-proliferation work on Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) has gradually become the first priority in the field of arms control and international security. With the unswerving efforts by international community, enormous progress has been made in the construction .展开更多
： Chinese development assistance is totally different in nature in comparison with the aid offered by the United States and Japan. The U.S. sees its aid as a form of ＂mercy＂ to less-developed countries and gives it...： Chinese development assistance is totally different in nature in comparison with the aid offered by the United States and Japan. The U.S. sees its aid as a form of ＂mercy＂ to less-developed countries and gives it with numerous conditions attached. Japan seems to mainly use it to pursue commercial interests. By contrast, Chinese aid is, in essence, cooperation and mutual support between developing countries. This fundamental difference helps to explain why Beiiin＇s aid is so different from that of the Western donors.展开更多
Non-traditional security issues have arisen since the 1960s,especially after the end of the Cold War,and are becoming a major issue in world security and politics.This reflects tremendous changes in the world situatio...Non-traditional security issues have arisen since the 1960s,especially after the end of the Cold War,and are becoming a major issue in world security and politics.This reflects tremendous changes in the world situation.With diverse causes and plural referent objects,non-traditional security issues cover nearly all the problems in the world today and make development difficult to sustain.This raises the question of whether human society and the earth can survive.Power politics one-sidedly stresses the role of power,endangering the harmonious development of nations and the whole of human society.It is not at all conducive to the solution of non-traditional security issues.The solution of non-traditional security issues demands cooperation from all actors in the international community.Multiple means are needed to solve these issues.Equal dialogue between all the actors,which can easily be attained,will play an effective role,as long as all actors respect each other's differences.展开更多
I want to discuss recent international environment that China faces in its economic development from economic and strategic perspectives. First I will discuss the international economic environment. As is known to all...I want to discuss recent international environment that China faces in its economic development from economic and strategic perspectives. First I will discuss the international economic environment. As is known to all, China’s development goal is to realize modernization. Modernization is first a comparative value.展开更多
Barack Obama became the first African American president calling for change.He is not only faced with serious challenges on the economic and financial fronts,but also has to deal with a variety of major social problem...Barack Obama became the first African American president calling for change.He is not only faced with serious challenges on the economic and financial fronts,but also has to deal with a variety of major social problems which will potentially reshape American society in the 21 st century:increasing economic inequality,complex race relations,an unsustainable healthcare burden and a weakening education system. These are issues which have existed for decades in the U.S.,but now it seems that President Obama has a better opportunity to make a'real change'happen than his predecessors,because American society is going through a fundamental evolution.展开更多
In April 2009,the NATO Strasbourg-Kehl Summit adopted a series of joint declarations and strategic plans,demonstrating that NATO is entering a new round of military-political strategic adjustment.NATO's new strate...In April 2009,the NATO Strasbourg-Kehl Summit adopted a series of joint declarations and strategic plans,demonstrating that NATO is entering a new round of military-political strategic adjustment.NATO's new strategic direction has been motivated by various internal and external factors,including the pressure of the new international environment,the Obama administration's desire to upgrade strategic cooperation with its allies,the major European states represented by France and Germany seeking to strengthen the European pillar within NATO,and the urgent need to readjust NATO's external relations.The aim of the strategic readjustment is to advance NATO's military and political transformation from a regional collective defense organization into a more active and powerful Western military-political alliance.NATO is still facing a series of difficulties and challenges:the disappearance of the common threat of the Soviet bloc,the differing interests of the member states,and the fluctuation of real strength within the NATO will all impose constraints on NATO's development.Thus,there are still doubts and uncertainties about NATO's future role and position.展开更多
The China Institutes of Contemporary International Relations (CICIR) hosted a conference on'The International Financial Crisis and the Transformation of International System'on April 2nd,2009,the same day that...The China Institutes of Contemporary International Relations (CICIR) hosted a conference on'The International Financial Crisis and the Transformation of International System'on April 2nd,2009,the same day that the G20 summit was held in London.The conference was chaired by Cui Liru,the President of the CICIR,and more than 20 well-known scholars from the CICIR and some other think tanks in Beijing participated. The current international financial crisis has had significant repercussions worldwide,and will have a far-reaching impact on the world economic and political pattern.How will the crisis affect the world economy and where is the way out? How will it change the balance of international power and the world order? What are China's choices? These questions triggered a heated debate among the scholars.展开更多
The Sino-African relationship is one of the most important inter-continental relationships in the world.It is unique both in its origin and evolution and plays an important role on the world stage.Since the establishm...The Sino-African relationship is one of the most important inter-continental relationships in the world.It is unique both in its origin and evolution and plays an important role on the world stage.Since the establishment of diplomatic relations in the mid-1950s,traditional,friendly and cooperative relations between China and African countries have developed rapidly,reaching an historic high in 2000 when both sides proclaimed the establishment of a new type of strategic partnership. Transcending Western traditional value and logic of thinking,such as the supremacy of international interests and power control,Sino-African relations have created a new model in international relations,featuring equality,peaceful coexistence and friendly cooperation.This promotes African development and the democratization process in both international relations and the global community.From China's perspective,it spreads China's idea of harmonious culture and harmonious diplomacy,thus promoting world peace and development,and contributing towards building a harmonious world.展开更多
Iraq war reveals two basic features in current international situation. The first feature is disturbance. Terrorism endangering the world is a disturbance, weapons of mass destruction being proliferated over the world...Iraq war reveals two basic features in current international situation. The first feature is disturbance. Terrorism endangering the world is a disturbance, weapons of mass destruction being proliferated over the world is a disturbance, great powers realigning is a disturbance.展开更多
Introduction India’s engagement with East Asia has enjoyed a long history. In ancient times, the Indian Civilization exerted substantial influence on Southeast and East Asia. Buddhism, originating on the Subcontinent...Introduction India’s engagement with East Asia has enjoyed a long history. In ancient times, the Indian Civilization exerted substantial influence on Southeast and East Asia. Buddhism, originating on the Subcontinent more than展开更多
The world changed after the 9/11 events, so did big-power relations. The war against terrorism drew the big powers closer, and the negative influence of ideological difference and cold war mentality was weakened. Big-...The world changed after the 9/11 events, so did big-power relations. The war against terrorism drew the big powers closer, and the negative influence of ideological difference and cold war mentality was weakened. Big-power relations are always the determinant factors affecting international security and stability. Whether they cooperate or confront with each other often set a tune to the major trend of.展开更多
The EU's strategy for Russia since the end of the cold war has to a large extent failed,and the direct consequences are the currently deadlocked EU-Russia relationship.There are three reasons for this:the EU and R...The EU's strategy for Russia since the end of the cold war has to a large extent failed,and the direct consequences are the currently deadlocked EU-Russia relationship.There are three reasons for this:the EU and Russia's respective strength and status relative to each other have been changing since the beginning of this century;the EU's strategy towards Russia has been more fragmenting in recently years;and the American factor.The EU-Russia relations could continue to be in poor shape in the years to come,and it is very likely sometimes even further worsening.But the two sides would refrain from extreme measures and prevent their relations from sliding into real cold war.展开更多
The author argues that although a new military strategy of US Armed Forces is far from being completed,an outline has emerged,that is, to develop a military strategy suitable for'soft power diplomacy',rather t...The author argues that although a new military strategy of US Armed Forces is far from being completed,an outline has emerged,that is, to develop a military strategy suitable for'soft power diplomacy',rather than Bush's strategy of unilateralism and preemption.The author then makes some analysis on the difficulties Obama is facing to fulfill this change.展开更多
International nuclear arms control regimes have changed and improved greatly since the end of the Cold War. These regimes are now being adjusted based on the concept of "a nuclear-free world",with China play...International nuclear arms control regimes have changed and improved greatly since the end of the Cold War. These regimes are now being adjusted based on the concept of "a nuclear-free world",with China playing a constructive role. Although these adjustments provide China with the opportunity to play a more influential part,they have also placed her under greater diplomatic pressure.展开更多
The European Security and Defence Policy (ESDP) comprises an important part of the EU's Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP).The aim of ESDP is to strengthen the EU's external ability to act through the d...The European Security and Defence Policy (ESDP) comprises an important part of the EU's Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP).The aim of ESDP is to strengthen the EU's external ability to act through the development of civilian and military capabilities for international conflict prevention and crisis management. In December 2003, the EU adopted its first European Security Strategy (ESS). Ever since then, the implementation of the ESS has been regarded as one of the biggest challenges for the EU in CFSP/ESDP matters. Although much progress has been made in its independent security and defence-building process, EU still faces serious problems and difficulties in this policy area. This paper tries to examine these recent developments, assess their impacts in regional-global security, and analyze existing problems and future trends. Finally, the author also examines EU-China engagements in recent years and explores possibilities for their future cooperation in the area of international security.展开更多
National economic security refers to the freedom of a sovereign state from any internal or external threats, either actual or perceived, to its economic interests. The notion varies in meaning from one country to anot...National economic security refers to the freedom of a sovereign state from any internal or external threats, either actual or perceived, to its economic interests. The notion varies in meaning from one country to another, due to their differences in security environment, cognition and defense capabilities. It took quite a long time for China to form its own definition in an overall, profound manner, with controversy still lingering among divergent interest groups and/or schools of thought. As the author sees it, formidable internal and external challenges threaten the country in this regard. We should maintain awareness of the risks from monopoly-driven mergers and acquisitions of foreign capital in a growing number of our industries.展开更多
The international energy situation has entered a new phase of change and readjustment. On the one hand, while imbalances in petroleum market supply-demand have been alleviated, the consuming states are now focusing on...The international energy situation has entered a new phase of change and readjustment. On the one hand, while imbalances in petroleum market supply-demand have been alleviated, the consuming states are now focusing on demand side management and development of new and renewable energy. There has been great progress in international energy security dialogue and cooperation. On the other hand, supply-demand market balance remains fragile , and restrictions due to insufficient energy investment are more evident. The concerned states have taken a stronger grip over their own resources. Implementation of energy diplomacy has also further complicated the relationship between energy and geo-politics, causing an upsurge of competition.展开更多
Major earth-changing events took place in the first decade of the 21st century. First,the 9/11 terrorist attacks created shockwaves in the realm of international security. But the global financial crisis had even grea...Major earth-changing events took place in the first decade of the 21st century. First,the 9/11 terrorist attacks created shockwaves in the realm of international security. But the global financial crisis had even greater repercussions than 9/11. Policy makers and strategists should closely follow the developments and ramifications of this crisis.展开更多
文摘This article argues for the confirmation of Marxist philosophy as the ideology that guides international relations(IR)studies in China. Justification comes through the following points.According to Marxism, correct theoretical guidance serves as the prerequisite for correct practice. Marxist philosophy embodies,by nature,righteousness,in opposition to political hegemony.Accordingly,practice under its guidance represents fruitful revolutionary realism.Finally,advanced studies of international relations in this country cannot be separated from philosophical thinking. Using these arguments as background,this article specifically advocates materialism,patriotism,and service to the people as the corner-stone of China's IR theory building.
文摘The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) has gone through its initial period over the past two years since the signing of the Declaration of the SCO in June 2001. With the issue of some important documents like.
文摘Since the end of the Cold War, the non-proliferation work on Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) has gradually become the first priority in the field of arms control and international security. With the unswerving efforts by international community, enormous progress has been made in the construction .
文摘： Chinese development assistance is totally different in nature in comparison with the aid offered by the United States and Japan. The U.S. sees its aid as a form of ＂mercy＂ to less-developed countries and gives it with numerous conditions attached. Japan seems to mainly use it to pursue commercial interests. By contrast, Chinese aid is, in essence, cooperation and mutual support between developing countries. This fundamental difference helps to explain why Beiiin＇s aid is so different from that of the Western donors.
文摘Non-traditional security issues have arisen since the 1960s,especially after the end of the Cold War,and are becoming a major issue in world security and politics.This reflects tremendous changes in the world situation.With diverse causes and plural referent objects,non-traditional security issues cover nearly all the problems in the world today and make development difficult to sustain.This raises the question of whether human society and the earth can survive.Power politics one-sidedly stresses the role of power,endangering the harmonious development of nations and the whole of human society.It is not at all conducive to the solution of non-traditional security issues.The solution of non-traditional security issues demands cooperation from all actors in the international community.Multiple means are needed to solve these issues.Equal dialogue between all the actors,which can easily be attained,will play an effective role,as long as all actors respect each other's differences.
文摘I want to discuss recent international environment that China faces in its economic development from economic and strategic perspectives. First I will discuss the international economic environment. As is known to all, China’s development goal is to realize modernization. Modernization is first a comparative value.
文摘Barack Obama became the first African American president calling for change.He is not only faced with serious challenges on the economic and financial fronts,but also has to deal with a variety of major social problems which will potentially reshape American society in the 21 st century:increasing economic inequality,complex race relations,an unsustainable healthcare burden and a weakening education system. These are issues which have existed for decades in the U.S.,but now it seems that President Obama has a better opportunity to make a'real change'happen than his predecessors,because American society is going through a fundamental evolution.
文摘In April 2009,the NATO Strasbourg-Kehl Summit adopted a series of joint declarations and strategic plans,demonstrating that NATO is entering a new round of military-political strategic adjustment.NATO's new strategic direction has been motivated by various internal and external factors,including the pressure of the new international environment,the Obama administration's desire to upgrade strategic cooperation with its allies,the major European states represented by France and Germany seeking to strengthen the European pillar within NATO,and the urgent need to readjust NATO's external relations.The aim of the strategic readjustment is to advance NATO's military and political transformation from a regional collective defense organization into a more active and powerful Western military-political alliance.NATO is still facing a series of difficulties and challenges:the disappearance of the common threat of the Soviet bloc,the differing interests of the member states,and the fluctuation of real strength within the NATO will all impose constraints on NATO's development.Thus,there are still doubts and uncertainties about NATO's future role and position.
文摘The China Institutes of Contemporary International Relations (CICIR) hosted a conference on'The International Financial Crisis and the Transformation of International System'on April 2nd,2009,the same day that the G20 summit was held in London.The conference was chaired by Cui Liru,the President of the CICIR,and more than 20 well-known scholars from the CICIR and some other think tanks in Beijing participated. The current international financial crisis has had significant repercussions worldwide,and will have a far-reaching impact on the world economic and political pattern.How will the crisis affect the world economy and where is the way out? How will it change the balance of international power and the world order? What are China's choices? These questions triggered a heated debate among the scholars.
文摘The Sino-African relationship is one of the most important inter-continental relationships in the world.It is unique both in its origin and evolution and plays an important role on the world stage.Since the establishment of diplomatic relations in the mid-1950s,traditional,friendly and cooperative relations between China and African countries have developed rapidly,reaching an historic high in 2000 when both sides proclaimed the establishment of a new type of strategic partnership. Transcending Western traditional value and logic of thinking,such as the supremacy of international interests and power control,Sino-African relations have created a new model in international relations,featuring equality,peaceful coexistence and friendly cooperation.This promotes African development and the democratization process in both international relations and the global community.From China's perspective,it spreads China's idea of harmonious culture and harmonious diplomacy,thus promoting world peace and development,and contributing towards building a harmonious world.
文摘Iraq war reveals two basic features in current international situation. The first feature is disturbance. Terrorism endangering the world is a disturbance, weapons of mass destruction being proliferated over the world is a disturbance, great powers realigning is a disturbance.
文摘Introduction India’s engagement with East Asia has enjoyed a long history. In ancient times, the Indian Civilization exerted substantial influence on Southeast and East Asia. Buddhism, originating on the Subcontinent more than
文摘The world changed after the 9/11 events, so did big-power relations. The war against terrorism drew the big powers closer, and the negative influence of ideological difference and cold war mentality was weakened. Big-power relations are always the determinant factors affecting international security and stability. Whether they cooperate or confront with each other often set a tune to the major trend of.
文摘The EU's strategy for Russia since the end of the cold war has to a large extent failed,and the direct consequences are the currently deadlocked EU-Russia relationship.There are three reasons for this:the EU and Russia's respective strength and status relative to each other have been changing since the beginning of this century;the EU's strategy towards Russia has been more fragmenting in recently years;and the American factor.The EU-Russia relations could continue to be in poor shape in the years to come,and it is very likely sometimes even further worsening.But the two sides would refrain from extreme measures and prevent their relations from sliding into real cold war.
文摘The author argues that although a new military strategy of US Armed Forces is far from being completed,an outline has emerged,that is, to develop a military strategy suitable for'soft power diplomacy',rather than Bush's strategy of unilateralism and preemption.The author then makes some analysis on the difficulties Obama is facing to fulfill this change.
文摘International nuclear arms control regimes have changed and improved greatly since the end of the Cold War. These regimes are now being adjusted based on the concept of "a nuclear-free world",with China playing a constructive role. Although these adjustments provide China with the opportunity to play a more influential part,they have also placed her under greater diplomatic pressure.
文摘The European Security and Defence Policy (ESDP) comprises an important part of the EU's Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP).The aim of ESDP is to strengthen the EU's external ability to act through the development of civilian and military capabilities for international conflict prevention and crisis management. In December 2003, the EU adopted its first European Security Strategy (ESS). Ever since then, the implementation of the ESS has been regarded as one of the biggest challenges for the EU in CFSP/ESDP matters. Although much progress has been made in its independent security and defence-building process, EU still faces serious problems and difficulties in this policy area. This paper tries to examine these recent developments, assess their impacts in regional-global security, and analyze existing problems and future trends. Finally, the author also examines EU-China engagements in recent years and explores possibilities for their future cooperation in the area of international security.
文摘National economic security refers to the freedom of a sovereign state from any internal or external threats, either actual or perceived, to its economic interests. The notion varies in meaning from one country to another, due to their differences in security environment, cognition and defense capabilities. It took quite a long time for China to form its own definition in an overall, profound manner, with controversy still lingering among divergent interest groups and/or schools of thought. As the author sees it, formidable internal and external challenges threaten the country in this regard. We should maintain awareness of the risks from monopoly-driven mergers and acquisitions of foreign capital in a growing number of our industries.
文摘The international energy situation has entered a new phase of change and readjustment. On the one hand, while imbalances in petroleum market supply-demand have been alleviated, the consuming states are now focusing on demand side management and development of new and renewable energy. There has been great progress in international energy security dialogue and cooperation. On the other hand, supply-demand market balance remains fragile , and restrictions due to insufficient energy investment are more evident. The concerned states have taken a stronger grip over their own resources. Implementation of energy diplomacy has also further complicated the relationship between energy and geo-politics, causing an upsurge of competition.
文摘Major earth-changing events took place in the first decade of the 21st century. First,the 9/11 terrorist attacks created shockwaves in the realm of international security. But the global financial crisis had even greater repercussions than 9/11. Policy makers and strategists should closely follow the developments and ramifications of this crisis.
