The Trump administration of the United States has accelerated the advancement of the‘‘open and free Indo-Pacific’,strategy since 2017.From a geopolitical point of view and in terms of its national interests,Russia ...The Trump administration of the United States has accelerated the advancement of the‘‘open and free Indo-Pacific’,strategy since 2017.From a geopolitical point of view and in terms of its national interests,Russia has generally been critical of this strategy,believing it has posed certain challenges to its“Pivot to the East”strategy.Meanwhile,Russia is rejoicing for not being the primary target of US containment in the region and has sensed a new opportunity for exercising its Asia-Pacific diplomacy in the context of the Indo-Pacific strategy.Based on this situation,Russia has made a flexible and pragmatic policy response to it.However,Russia will inevitably face many restraints.In the future,Russia will seek to maximize its strategic interests on the basis of adhering to its inherent principles of Asia-Pacific diplomacy.展开更多
As the hegemonic country in the world system, U. S. national strategy is global and multi-directional. Since September 11, 2001, America has made series of adjustments in its global strategy, including adjustment in s...As the hegemonic country in the world system, U. S. national strategy is global and multi-directional. Since September 11, 2001, America has made series of adjustments in its global strategy, including adjustment in security focus and change of security means. Come what may, since America has become the superpower in the world system, its national strategy has always been between offensive and integration. In a sense, current American strategy is the combination of the two. Although different government would tilt toward one direction, none展开更多
Deterrence and coercion are two kinds of strategies,the latter being more aggressive than the former.The U.S.Asia-Pacific Rebalancing strategy is an important diplomatic legacy of Obama's administration.For the is...Deterrence and coercion are two kinds of strategies,the latter being more aggressive than the former.The U.S.Asia-Pacific Rebalancing strategy is an important diplomatic legacy of Obama's administration.For the issues involving the Diaoyu Islands,the South China Sea,cyber security,DPRK's nuclear program,and Iran's nuclear program,the U.S.has carried out military deterrence and non-force coercion against China.But generally,these are low-level coercive measures and distinct from the severe economic sanction and diplomatic isolation imposed by the U.S.on Russia,Syria,DPRK and Iran in recent years.Concerning issues where the U.S.and China hold distinct views,there would be less strategic leeway for the two countries.If the U.S.is to strengthen deterrence and coercion towards China,China can respond more actively and effectively,but it will be more difficult to build a new model of China-U.S.major-country relationship.展开更多
The redefinition of the U.S.policy toward China since Barack Obama’s election has been based on a compromise between elements of hard power(military,economy) and soft power(influence,dialogue,persuasion).This new pos...The redefinition of the U.S.policy toward China since Barack Obama’s election has been based on a compromise between elements of hard power(military,economy) and soft power(influence,dialogue,persuasion).This new posture has been defined by several experts and policymakers as a"smart policy".However,considering the rise of China and its implications both at economic and political levels,what is the real margin of Washington in its relation with Beijing,and what are the long term implications of the smart policy? If the China policy is a priority for the Obama administration,the challenges for Washington are particularly sensitive, considering the consequences of a failure in implementing comprehensive China-U.S.relations.展开更多
Introduction Since Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe launched a new foreign policy doctrine at the opening session of the Sixth Tokyo International Conference on African Development(TICADⅥ)on August 27,2016,Japan’s...Introduction Since Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe launched a new foreign policy doctrine at the opening session of the Sixth Tokyo International Conference on African Development(TICADⅥ)on August 27,2016,Japan’s"Free and Open Indo-Pacific"strategy,or FOIP,has stimulated a broader debate on the future Indo-Pacific regional order.展开更多
U.S.military bases in the Philippines has always been one of the most intriguing issues in the relationshs between the two countries.In 1934,the U.S.and the Philippines signed the Tydings-McDuffie Act,in which the U.S...U.S.military bases in the Philippines has always been one of the most intriguing issues in the relationshs between the two countries.In 1934,the U.S.and the Philippines signed the Tydings-McDuffie Act,in which the U.S.promised to resolve the issue of U.S.bases in the Philippines through negotiations.However,after the outbreak of World War II,the U.S.changed its attitude as its strategic thinking changed.The Philippines was also in need for U.S.support after the war,so it wanted the U.S.troops to remain stationed in the Philippines.To this end,the two countries signed the Military Bases Agreement.The Philippines was thus integrated into the U.S.global strategic system,becoming a bridgehead and strategic pivot for the U.S.in the Asian region.To ensure the"special status"of its military bases in the Philippines,the U.S.government spared no effort in securing"privileges"for them and supporting pro-U.S.politicians to hold state power in order to continue"colonizing"the Philippines.This has caused serious damage to the sovereignty and independence as well as national development of the Philippines.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 United States is shaping a Central Asian Security Strategy Planning with priority on economics and trade. In area of economics and trade, it pushes on the U.S.-Central Asian trade and investment framework agreemen...The United States is shaping a Central Asian Security Strategy Planning with priority on economics and trade. In area of economics and trade, it pushes on the U.S.-Central Asian trade and investment framework agreement, focusing on developing trade in greater Central Asian region so as to encourage the regional countries to lower trade barriers and to advance reconfiguration of the regional countries and Afghanistan neighboring areas. In area of energy, it builds a greater Central Asian transportation network composed of highway, railway, natural gas-pipeline and electricity grid line to boom the regional trade and economy. In area of anti-terrorism, it strengthens security cooperation with the Central Asian countries. Meanwhile, it also pushes forward a multi-lateral security mechanism, increases economic aid, and promotes regional cooperation so as to achieve the regional lasting peace.展开更多
文摘The Trump administration of the United States has accelerated the advancement of the‘‘open and free Indo-Pacific’,strategy since 2017.From a geopolitical point of view and in terms of its national interests,Russia has generally been critical of this strategy,believing it has posed certain challenges to its“Pivot to the East”strategy.Meanwhile,Russia is rejoicing for not being the primary target of US containment in the region and has sensed a new opportunity for exercising its Asia-Pacific diplomacy in the context of the Indo-Pacific strategy.Based on this situation,Russia has made a flexible and pragmatic policy response to it.However,Russia will inevitably face many restraints.In the future,Russia will seek to maximize its strategic interests on the basis of adhering to its inherent principles of Asia-Pacific diplomacy.
文摘As the hegemonic country in the world system, U. S. national strategy is global and multi-directional. Since September 11, 2001, America has made series of adjustments in its global strategy, including adjustment in security focus and change of security means. Come what may, since America has become the superpower in the world system, its national strategy has always been between offensive and integration. In a sense, current American strategy is the combination of the two. Although different government would tilt toward one direction, none
文摘Deterrence and coercion are two kinds of strategies,the latter being more aggressive than the former.The U.S.Asia-Pacific Rebalancing strategy is an important diplomatic legacy of Obama's administration.For the issues involving the Diaoyu Islands,the South China Sea,cyber security,DPRK's nuclear program,and Iran's nuclear program,the U.S.has carried out military deterrence and non-force coercion against China.But generally,these are low-level coercive measures and distinct from the severe economic sanction and diplomatic isolation imposed by the U.S.on Russia,Syria,DPRK and Iran in recent years.Concerning issues where the U.S.and China hold distinct views,there would be less strategic leeway for the two countries.If the U.S.is to strengthen deterrence and coercion towards China,China can respond more actively and effectively,but it will be more difficult to build a new model of China-U.S.major-country relationship.
文摘The redefinition of the U.S.policy toward China since Barack Obama’s election has been based on a compromise between elements of hard power(military,economy) and soft power(influence,dialogue,persuasion).This new posture has been defined by several experts and policymakers as a"smart policy".However,considering the rise of China and its implications both at economic and political levels,what is the real margin of Washington in its relation with Beijing,and what are the long term implications of the smart policy? If the China policy is a priority for the Obama administration,the challenges for Washington are particularly sensitive, considering the consequences of a failure in implementing comprehensive China-U.S.relations.
文摘Introduction Since Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe launched a new foreign policy doctrine at the opening session of the Sixth Tokyo International Conference on African Development(TICADⅥ)on August 27,2016,Japan’s"Free and Open Indo-Pacific"strategy,or FOIP,has stimulated a broader debate on the future Indo-Pacific regional order.
文摘U.S.military bases in the Philippines has always been one of the most intriguing issues in the relationshs between the two countries.In 1934,the U.S.and the Philippines signed the Tydings-McDuffie Act,in which the U.S.promised to resolve the issue of U.S.bases in the Philippines through negotiations.However,after the outbreak of World War II,the U.S.changed its attitude as its strategic thinking changed.The Philippines was also in need for U.S.support after the war,so it wanted the U.S.troops to remain stationed in the Philippines.To this end,the two countries signed the Military Bases Agreement.The Philippines was thus integrated into the U.S.global strategic system,becoming a bridgehead and strategic pivot for the U.S.in the Asian region.To ensure the"special status"of its military bases in the Philippines,the U.S.government spared no effort in securing"privileges"for them and supporting pro-U.S.politicians to hold state power in order to continue"colonizing"the Philippines.This has caused serious damage to the sovereignty and independence as well as national development of the Philippines.
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 United States is shaping a Central Asian Security Strategy Planning with priority on economics and trade. In area of economics and trade, it pushes on the U.S.-Central Asian trade and investment framework agreement, focusing on developing trade in greater Central Asian region so as to encourage the regional countries to lower trade barriers and to advance reconfiguration of the regional countries and Afghanistan neighboring areas. In area of energy, it builds a greater Central Asian transportation network composed of highway, railway, natural gas-pipeline and electricity grid line to boom the regional trade and economy. In area of anti-terrorism, it strengthens security cooperation with the Central Asian countries. Meanwhile, it also pushes forward a multi-lateral security mechanism, increases economic aid, and promotes regional cooperation so as to achieve the regional lasting peace.
