The United States passed the Better Utilization of Investment Leading to Development(BUILD Act),as a counterweight to China’s overseas development activities.Under the Act,the US established a new federal agency,the ...The United States passed the Better Utilization of Investment Leading to Development(BUILD Act),as a counterweight to China’s overseas development activities.Under the Act,the US established a new federal agency,the U.S.International Development Finance Corporation(DFC),to enhance U.S.development financing capabilities.To better understand the impact of the DFC on China’s development finance,this article analyzes the DFC’s purpose,functions,structure,and funding.Then it focuses on the purpose of establishing the DFC,providing a preliminary analysis of the potential motivation for its establishment.It also compares the China Development Bank(CDB)and the DFC based on their focused sectors.Finally,through an in-depth analysis of financial frictions in China-U.S.relations,this article argues that the DFC competes with China’s overseas development financing activities in the context of broader strategic competition between China and the U.S.展开更多
In the aftermath of the September 11th events,the trend ofAmerican relations with Arab nations has become the importantfactor that influences the evolution of international pattern.Particular-ly,the changes of America...In the aftermath of the September 11th events,the trend ofAmerican relations with Arab nations has become the importantfactor that influences the evolution of international pattern.Particular-ly,the changes of American-Saudi relations attract worldwide atten-tion.This article tries to make a brief analysis and comment on the fea-展开更多
After the outbreak of the Russia–Ukraine conflict, Japan wasted no time in advancing its national strategy and actively promoted shuttle diplomacy with the United States(U.S.), Europe, East Asia, and neighboring coun...After the outbreak of the Russia–Ukraine conflict, Japan wasted no time in advancing its national strategy and actively promoted shuttle diplomacy with the United States(U.S.), Europe, East Asia, and neighboring countries of Ukraine around sanctions against Russia based on strategic considerations and the goal of maximizing national interests. Japan regarded this conflict as an important opportunity for an international strategic game, in an attempt to move and overturn the postwar international order and reconstruct the new global order with the U.S., Europe, and Japan as the core countries dominating the military, science and technology, and economic spheres. In response to the crisis, Japan made a brief policy adjustment—from the initial hesitation to the imposition of active sanctions and pressure on Russia—to reverse the passive situation on the issue of the Four Northern Islands and weaken Russia’s strength. Japan also took the opportunity to promote the “China threat theory”;strengthen the quadrilateral mechanism between the U.S., Japan, India, and Australia;provoke regional confrontation;and try to gain a new Cold War dividend.展开更多
On March 6,2009,Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and U.S.Secretary of State Hillary Clinton pressed together the"reset button"in Geneva,signifying that both sides wanted to thaw their bilateral ties si...On March 6,2009,Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and U.S.Secretary of State Hillary Clinton pressed together the"reset button"in Geneva,signifying that both sides wanted to thaw their bilateral ties since it hit an all-time low over the Russia-Georgia conflict in August,2008.Although there were some positive signs in improving US-Russian ties,bilateral relations are hard to revive in the near future.展开更多
Turkey,as a major power in the Middle East,which competes,cooperates,and interacts with major powers in the region,is a“player”in shaping the Middle East pattern.However,compared with other world powers,such as the ...Turkey,as a major power in the Middle East,which competes,cooperates,and interacts with major powers in the region,is a“player”in shaping the Middle East pattern.However,compared with other world powers,such as the United States and Russia,Turkey has an obvious disadvantage in comprehensive national strength,so it is also a“chess piece”in the geopolitical game of the Middle East.Although the United States and Turkey are both members of North Atlantic Treaty Organization(NATO),the United States’actions on the Gülen and Kurdish issues have reduced Turkey’s trust in the United States.On the one hand,Erdogan made a firm stance to defend the secular state,suppressing the military;on the other hand,he promoted some Islamization measures in the political and social life,in order to consolidate his authority.In the triangle of U.S.-Russian-Turkish relations,Turkey pursued a pragmatic policy and played a game with the United States and Russia on the Syrian issue.展开更多
Since the reform and opening-up to the outside world, China has formed a series of guidelines and policies towards the United States, which are the theoretical foundation of China’s U.S. policy thinking in the New Ce...Since the reform and opening-up to the outside world, China has formed a series of guidelines and policies towards the United States, which are the theoretical foundation of China’s U.S. policy thinking in the New Century. Entering the new century, the international situation has undergone profound and complicated changes, the national strength gap between China and the United States has narrowed, their common interests have expanded, differences and contradictions have increased. Therefore, China stands for both countries to adhere to the direction of developing cooperative partnership, respect each other, abide by the promises, seek equal and mutual benefits and win-win cooperation, and mutually respect each others core interests. The future development of China-U.S. relations still face many challenges and China’s U.S. policy thinking needs to keep abreast with the times.展开更多
The relation between the United States and the Democratic People＇s Republic of Korea （DPRK） is of substantial strategic prominence in the security landscape of Northeast Asia. The longstanding incompatibility betwe...The relation between the United States and the Democratic People＇s Republic of Korea （DPRK） is of substantial strategic prominence in the security landscape of Northeast Asia. The longstanding incompatibility between the two countries can be illuminated by drawing on three factors： the conflict of interest in the DPRK-ROK unification; the strategic interests of the nuclearization and the denuclearization-normalization dilemma; the Sino-U.S. dual power structure in Northeast Asia. In addressing these issues, this paper discusses the possibility of achieving diplomatic normalization between the U.S. and DPRK by examining in a comparative framework the feasibility of existing mechanisms. The paper concludes that unconventional mechanism is required to establish the initial momentum for a necessary political breakthrough, especially in light of the Trump phenomenon. Specifically, the author proposes a stepwise model to assist the diplomatic reconciliation and to further promote the restoration of peace, security and stability in Northeast Asia.展开更多
Since its military occupation of Iraq,the U.S.has been obsessed with its Gulf strategy time and again,and is being challenged by the worsening and spreading crises in the Middle East.Strategically,the Bush administrat...Since its military occupation of Iraq,the U.S.has been obsessed with its Gulf strategy time and again,and is being challenged by the worsening and spreading crises in the Middle East.Strategically,the Bush administration and possibly its successor,troubled by the Iraq quagmire and Iranian nuclear issue,might have the strategic options including adhering to“dominant and preventive actions,”adopting“collapse prevention,”resuming“stability,deterrence and containment,”and anticipating“cooperative order.”However,the U.S.should either shun the hegemonic strategy in the Gulf and readjust its strategic objectives,or stay in the predicament in the region.展开更多
The relationship between the United States and Russia is one of the most important relations of major countries in the world,and whether it is good or bad directly affects the development trend of the world pattern.Ba...The relationship between the United States and Russia is one of the most important relations of major countries in the world,and whether it is good or bad directly affects the development trend of the world pattern.Back in 2017 as Trump taking the office,U.S.-Russian relations was expected to improve soon,but through continuous fermentation展开更多
文摘The United States passed the Better Utilization of Investment Leading to Development(BUILD Act),as a counterweight to China’s overseas development activities.Under the Act,the US established a new federal agency,the U.S.International Development Finance Corporation(DFC),to enhance U.S.development financing capabilities.To better understand the impact of the DFC on China’s development finance,this article analyzes the DFC’s purpose,functions,structure,and funding.Then it focuses on the purpose of establishing the DFC,providing a preliminary analysis of the potential motivation for its establishment.It also compares the China Development Bank(CDB)and the DFC based on their focused sectors.Finally,through an in-depth analysis of financial frictions in China-U.S.relations,this article argues that the DFC competes with China’s overseas development financing activities in the context of broader strategic competition between China and the U.S.
文摘In the aftermath of the September 11th events,the trend ofAmerican relations with Arab nations has become the importantfactor that influences the evolution of international pattern.Particular-ly,the changes of American-Saudi relations attract worldwide atten-tion.This article tries to make a brief analysis and comment on the fea-
文摘After the outbreak of the Russia–Ukraine conflict, Japan wasted no time in advancing its national strategy and actively promoted shuttle diplomacy with the United States(U.S.), Europe, East Asia, and neighboring countries of Ukraine around sanctions against Russia based on strategic considerations and the goal of maximizing national interests. Japan regarded this conflict as an important opportunity for an international strategic game, in an attempt to move and overturn the postwar international order and reconstruct the new global order with the U.S., Europe, and Japan as the core countries dominating the military, science and technology, and economic spheres. In response to the crisis, Japan made a brief policy adjustment—from the initial hesitation to the imposition of active sanctions and pressure on Russia—to reverse the passive situation on the issue of the Four Northern Islands and weaken Russia’s strength. Japan also took the opportunity to promote the “China threat theory”;strengthen the quadrilateral mechanism between the U.S., Japan, India, and Australia;provoke regional confrontation;and try to gain a new Cold War dividend.
文摘On March 6,2009,Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and U.S.Secretary of State Hillary Clinton pressed together the"reset button"in Geneva,signifying that both sides wanted to thaw their bilateral ties since it hit an all-time low over the Russia-Georgia conflict in August,2008.Although there were some positive signs in improving US-Russian ties,bilateral relations are hard to revive in the near future.
文摘Turkey,as a major power in the Middle East,which competes,cooperates,and interacts with major powers in the region,is a“player”in shaping the Middle East pattern.However,compared with other world powers,such as the United States and Russia,Turkey has an obvious disadvantage in comprehensive national strength,so it is also a“chess piece”in the geopolitical game of the Middle East.Although the United States and Turkey are both members of North Atlantic Treaty Organization(NATO),the United States’actions on the Gülen and Kurdish issues have reduced Turkey’s trust in the United States.On the one hand,Erdogan made a firm stance to defend the secular state,suppressing the military;on the other hand,he promoted some Islamization measures in the political and social life,in order to consolidate his authority.In the triangle of U.S.-Russian-Turkish relations,Turkey pursued a pragmatic policy and played a game with the United States and Russia on the Syrian issue.
文摘Since the reform and opening-up to the outside world, China has formed a series of guidelines and policies towards the United States, which are the theoretical foundation of China’s U.S. policy thinking in the New Century. Entering the new century, the international situation has undergone profound and complicated changes, the national strength gap between China and the United States has narrowed, their common interests have expanded, differences and contradictions have increased. Therefore, China stands for both countries to adhere to the direction of developing cooperative partnership, respect each other, abide by the promises, seek equal and mutual benefits and win-win cooperation, and mutually respect each others core interests. The future development of China-U.S. relations still face many challenges and China’s U.S. policy thinking needs to keep abreast with the times.
文摘The relation between the United States and the Democratic People＇s Republic of Korea （DPRK） is of substantial strategic prominence in the security landscape of Northeast Asia. The longstanding incompatibility between the two countries can be illuminated by drawing on three factors： the conflict of interest in the DPRK-ROK unification; the strategic interests of the nuclearization and the denuclearization-normalization dilemma; the Sino-U.S. dual power structure in Northeast Asia. In addressing these issues, this paper discusses the possibility of achieving diplomatic normalization between the U.S. and DPRK by examining in a comparative framework the feasibility of existing mechanisms. The paper concludes that unconventional mechanism is required to establish the initial momentum for a necessary political breakthrough, especially in light of the Trump phenomenon. Specifically, the author proposes a stepwise model to assist the diplomatic reconciliation and to further promote the restoration of peace, security and stability in Northeast Asia.
文摘Since its military occupation of Iraq,the U.S.has been obsessed with its Gulf strategy time and again,and is being challenged by the worsening and spreading crises in the Middle East.Strategically,the Bush administration and possibly its successor,troubled by the Iraq quagmire and Iranian nuclear issue,might have the strategic options including adhering to“dominant and preventive actions,”adopting“collapse prevention,”resuming“stability,deterrence and containment,”and anticipating“cooperative order.”However,the U.S.should either shun the hegemonic strategy in the Gulf and readjust its strategic objectives,or stay in the predicament in the region.
文摘The relationship between the United States and Russia is one of the most important relations of major countries in the world,and whether it is good or bad directly affects the development trend of the world pattern.Back in 2017 as Trump taking the office,U.S.-Russian relations was expected to improve soon,but through continuous fermentation
