摘要
Friends of Taiwan described 2014 as a ＂black＂ year, but in my opinion ＂turbulence＂ would better encapsulate last year＇s global strategic situation. If 2013 can be characterized as calm , then 2014 was a year of confusion and disorder.
The author considers that 2014 was a year of confusion and disorder. The world experienced a series of destabilizing events: global geopolitical tensions further intensified with the endless conflicts in Ukraine, the Islamic State emerged in force; West Africa saw an Ebola outbreak; and oil prices plummeted. We will not be able to extricate ourselves out of this chaos unless we can transform the existing flawed global order and rules. The U.S. and other big powers should take up more responsibilities and play a more constructive role in global governance.
