Since the end of 2009, sovereign debt crises have erupted one after the other in Greece, Ireland, Portugal and Spain. Until now, the EU has notbeen able to keep this run of debt crises in check. Anxieties over the fut...Since the end of 2009, sovereign debt crises have erupted one after the other in Greece, Ireland, Portugal and Spain. Until now, the EU has notbeen able to keep this run of debt crises in check. Anxieties over the future of the European Union and the eurozone are mounting. American historian Walter Laquer has argued that economic decline, diplomatic weakness, and internal tensions could lead to the collapse of the EU.1 Philip Stephens, columnist for the Financial Times, wrote： ＂At the opening of the millennium the European Union seemed a confident role model. The assumption was that the postmodern multilateralism symbolized by the euro would be exported to rising nations and regions.展开更多
After the end of the Cold War, the Clinton administration employed a policy of ‘engagement and integration' towards China, an approach which evolved and deepened in the Bush and Obama governments. The Obama admin...After the end of the Cold War, the Clinton administration employed a policy of ‘engagement and integration' towards China, an approach which evolved and deepened in the Bush and Obama governments. The Obama administration has made substantial adjustments, highlighting the dual nature of Sino-U.S. relationship with both a "high degree of cooperation" and a "high level of competition."展开更多
The international strategic situation in 2013 appeared very calm than ever before and had no outstanding features; the fact of its having no special feature was its defining characteristic. Although 2013 could be char...The international strategic situation in 2013 appeared very calm than ever before and had no outstanding features; the fact of its having no special feature was its defining characteristic. Although 2013 could be characterized as a normal year, the international strategic situation has undergone some profound changes. One of the most important is that the United States may have quietly given up its role of the ＂world police.＂展开更多
In contrast to the Merkel era, the emphasis on ideological disputes and competition with China is evident in the new German government's Coalition Treaty and several of its new ministers' expressions about Chi...In contrast to the Merkel era, the emphasis on ideological disputes and competition with China is evident in the new German government's Coalition Treaty and several of its new ministers' expressions about China. Against the background of the rising antagonism between China and the West as well as the continuous efforts of the US to urge Europe to curb China in recent years, Germany's understanding of China tends to be negative. Besides, because of the changes in Germany's political landscape and in Sino-German economic and trade relations, the new government is likely to reinforce its defense against and pressure upon China, reduce its strategic dependence on China, strengthen the coordination with its European and American allies for a collective China policy, and compete for dominance in economy and trade, science and technology, global infrastructure, and rules and standards. Sino-German relations may fluctuate, but because of the binding of the economy and trade between the two countries, internal contradictions inside the Western Bloc, and the German tradition of diplomatic pragmatism, the new government will adjust its China policy on the basis of continuation, so that the reversal of the Sino-German relations is hardly to be triggered.展开更多
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the high debt and inflation caused by the US emergency relief proposal and expansionary monetary policy,the durability of the dominance of the US dollar has been questioned once again....Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the high debt and inflation caused by the US emergency relief proposal and expansionary monetary policy,the durability of the dominance of the US dollar has been questioned once again.In absolute terms,the dollar“has lost ground,”but its competitive advantage has not diminished significantly.The international status of currencies is determined by their relative advantages instead of absolute advantages.The US dollar has remained relatively strong and resilient.The US has taken advantage of the international community’s dependence on the dollar and hijacked the global market with dollar assets,successfully covering up its problems during the COVID-19 pandemic.Other major reserve currencies have faced major obstacles in the development process,and the derivative forms of emerging currencies have major defects,which do not pose an urgent challenge to the status of the US dollar.展开更多
The European debt crisis of 2009-2013 highlighted two dilemmas facing European democracy. Governments in chaos, social protest and the rise of extreme populism during the debt crisis were all symptoms of the dilemmas....The European debt crisis of 2009-2013 highlighted two dilemmas facing European democracy. Governments in chaos, social protest and the rise of extreme populism during the debt crisis were all symptoms of the dilemmas. This situation arose out of a profound set of circumstances, including new patterns of economic and social life, and the further decline of Europe's standing in the global arena. Europe cannot fix things simply by improving the democratic mechanism. Instead, the region needs to reflect systematically on how to adapt to a changed world.展开更多
The anti-racism protests triggered by the death of black man George Floyd were not merely an extension of the Blacks Lives Matters movement that began under the Obama administration,but also a new manifestation of Ame...The anti-racism protests triggered by the death of black man George Floyd were not merely an extension of the Blacks Lives Matters movement that began under the Obama administration,but also a new manifestation of American race conflict,which is often caused by conflict between the police and civilians.This movement has turned out to be thelargest and longest anti-racism demonstration in America since the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s.The increasingly intense race conflicts,the impact of the Coronavirus(COVID-19)pandemic on the US economy and society,and the heated political struggles of the 2020 election process have contributed to these mass movements.The demonstrations and the pandemic have led to a low approval rating of President Trump,and elevated race relations as an important issue in the election.The result of the 2020 election will affect the evolution of American race relations,but will not change the long-standing fact of American race conflict.展开更多
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 c...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.展开更多
The concept and claim of the right to development is a major contribution of developing countries represented by China to the international human rights theories and system. China has been actively promoting sustainab...The concept and claim of the right to development is a major contribution of developing countries represented by China to the international human rights theories and system. China has been actively promoting sustainable development of the global economic, social and ecological environment and has made substantial contributions to global sustainable development. At the national level, China is committed to eradicating poverty and improving people’s well-being. At the international level, China calls for the strengthening of the special mechanism for the right to development and attaches great importance to experience sharing and summarizing of the right to development. China’s human rights cause has broad prospects for progress and will also make greater progress in safeguarding the right to development.展开更多
As NATO and Western powers begin to take a backseat in Afghanistan＇s future,one of the most pressing questions is what role the region can play in helping Afghanistan to become a prosperous and stable nation.Numerous...As NATO and Western powers begin to take a backseat in Afghanistan＇s future,one of the most pressing questions is what role the region can play in helping Afghanistan to become a prosperous and stable nation.Numerous efforts are already underway through multilateral and bilateral forums,yet the key to regional cooperation for Afghanistan＇ s future lies through closer interaction between Beijing and New Delhi.Drawing on a research project spanning a number of workshops in Beijing,New Delhi and Qatar and involving influential thinkers and experts from China,India,the UK and Afghanistan,this paper will try to map out specific ideas that policymakers in Beijing and New Delhi can explore as avenues of cooperation.Post-2014 Afghanistan will remain a major regional concern for at least the short to medium term.The earlier China and India can develop workable collaborative undertakings,the sooner they can forge a stable and prosperous neighbourhood.展开更多
Science and technology(sci-tech)is becoming the primary battlefield of strategic competition among major countries as the new round of technological revolution and industrial transformation gain momentum worldwide.The...Science and technology(sci-tech)is becoming the primary battlefield of strategic competition among major countries as the new round of technological revolution and industrial transformation gain momentum worldwide.The competitions on the rules,criteria,and system of sci-tech development and applications will directly impact the reshaping of the power structure of international strategy and the international system.On the basis of the techno-multilateralism strategy,the United States,along with its partners,sets up a“technology alliance”in the high technological field.It aims to hold the power of new technology by jointly formulating new rules and criteria for global technological development and governance.The framework of“technology alliance”taking shape influences profoundly global power structure,international pattern,and the international system.展开更多
India has upheld extremely rich practices of national security since its founding as a republic because of its unique geo-environmental features, historical legacies, and traditional cultures, which reflect a type of ...India has upheld extremely rich practices of national security since its founding as a republic because of its unique geo-environmental features, historical legacies, and traditional cultures, which reflect a type of national security strategy that has distinct Indian characteristics. Generally, successive governments in India have followed the basic principles articulated in Kautilya’s Arthasastra and various security practices adopted during the British Raj. India’s national security strategies are based on an internal logic of geopolitical rivalry and changes in international scenarios, and they are strongly influenced by Hindu traditions and the “Sad-Dharma” purported by King Ashoka. The objective is to create an India-dominated security order in the South Asian subcontinent, which persistently builds its capacity and system as a “net security provider” in the Indian Ocean Rim. Moreover, India is vigorously expanding its network of influence in the Pacific region in an effort to become a world leading power that enjoys a high level of strategic autonomy.展开更多
文摘Since the end of 2009, sovereign debt crises have erupted one after the other in Greece, Ireland, Portugal and Spain. Until now, the EU has notbeen able to keep this run of debt crises in check. Anxieties over the future of the European Union and the eurozone are mounting. American historian Walter Laquer has argued that economic decline, diplomatic weakness, and internal tensions could lead to the collapse of the EU.1 Philip Stephens, columnist for the Financial Times, wrote： ＂At the opening of the millennium the European Union seemed a confident role model. The assumption was that the postmodern multilateralism symbolized by the euro would be exported to rising nations and regions.
文摘After the end of the Cold War, the Clinton administration employed a policy of ‘engagement and integration' towards China, an approach which evolved and deepened in the Bush and Obama governments. The Obama administration has made substantial adjustments, highlighting the dual nature of Sino-U.S. relationship with both a "high degree of cooperation" and a "high level of competition."
文摘The international strategic situation in 2013 appeared very calm than ever before and had no outstanding features; the fact of its having no special feature was its defining characteristic. Although 2013 could be characterized as a normal year, the international strategic situation has undergone some profound changes. One of the most important is that the United States may have quietly given up its role of the ＂world police.＂
文摘In contrast to the Merkel era, the emphasis on ideological disputes and competition with China is evident in the new German government's Coalition Treaty and several of its new ministers' expressions about China. Against the background of the rising antagonism between China and the West as well as the continuous efforts of the US to urge Europe to curb China in recent years, Germany's understanding of China tends to be negative. Besides, because of the changes in Germany's political landscape and in Sino-German economic and trade relations, the new government is likely to reinforce its defense against and pressure upon China, reduce its strategic dependence on China, strengthen the coordination with its European and American allies for a collective China policy, and compete for dominance in economy and trade, science and technology, global infrastructure, and rules and standards. Sino-German relations may fluctuate, but because of the binding of the economy and trade between the two countries, internal contradictions inside the Western Bloc, and the German tradition of diplomatic pragmatism, the new government will adjust its China policy on the basis of continuation, so that the reversal of the Sino-German relations is hardly to be triggered.
文摘Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the high debt and inflation caused by the US emergency relief proposal and expansionary monetary policy,the durability of the dominance of the US dollar has been questioned once again.In absolute terms,the dollar“has lost ground,”but its competitive advantage has not diminished significantly.The international status of currencies is determined by their relative advantages instead of absolute advantages.The US dollar has remained relatively strong and resilient.The US has taken advantage of the international community’s dependence on the dollar and hijacked the global market with dollar assets,successfully covering up its problems during the COVID-19 pandemic.Other major reserve currencies have faced major obstacles in the development process,and the derivative forms of emerging currencies have major defects,which do not pose an urgent challenge to the status of the US dollar.
文摘The European debt crisis of 2009-2013 highlighted two dilemmas facing European democracy. Governments in chaos, social protest and the rise of extreme populism during the debt crisis were all symptoms of the dilemmas. This situation arose out of a profound set of circumstances, including new patterns of economic and social life, and the further decline of Europe's standing in the global arena. Europe cannot fix things simply by improving the democratic mechanism. Instead, the region needs to reflect systematically on how to adapt to a changed world.
文摘The anti-racism protests triggered by the death of black man George Floyd were not merely an extension of the Blacks Lives Matters movement that began under the Obama administration,but also a new manifestation of American race conflict,which is often caused by conflict between the police and civilians.This movement has turned out to be thelargest and longest anti-racism demonstration in America since the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s.The increasingly intense race conflicts,the impact of the Coronavirus(COVID-19)pandemic on the US economy and society,and the heated political struggles of the 2020 election process have contributed to these mass movements.The demonstrations and the pandemic have led to a low approval rating of President Trump,and elevated race relations as an important issue in the election.The result of the 2020 election will affect the evolution of American race relations,but will not change the long-standing fact of American race conflict.
文摘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.
文摘The concept and claim of the right to development is a major contribution of developing countries represented by China to the international human rights theories and system. China has been actively promoting sustainable development of the global economic, social and ecological environment and has made substantial contributions to global sustainable development. At the national level, China is committed to eradicating poverty and improving people’s well-being. At the international level, China calls for the strengthening of the special mechanism for the right to development and attaches great importance to experience sharing and summarizing of the right to development. China’s human rights cause has broad prospects for progress and will also make greater progress in safeguarding the right to development.
文摘As NATO and Western powers begin to take a backseat in Afghanistan＇s future,one of the most pressing questions is what role the region can play in helping Afghanistan to become a prosperous and stable nation.Numerous efforts are already underway through multilateral and bilateral forums,yet the key to regional cooperation for Afghanistan＇ s future lies through closer interaction between Beijing and New Delhi.Drawing on a research project spanning a number of workshops in Beijing,New Delhi and Qatar and involving influential thinkers and experts from China,India,the UK and Afghanistan,this paper will try to map out specific ideas that policymakers in Beijing and New Delhi can explore as avenues of cooperation.Post-2014 Afghanistan will remain a major regional concern for at least the short to medium term.The earlier China and India can develop workable collaborative undertakings,the sooner they can forge a stable and prosperous neighbourhood.
文摘Science and technology(sci-tech)is becoming the primary battlefield of strategic competition among major countries as the new round of technological revolution and industrial transformation gain momentum worldwide.The competitions on the rules,criteria,and system of sci-tech development and applications will directly impact the reshaping of the power structure of international strategy and the international system.On the basis of the techno-multilateralism strategy,the United States,along with its partners,sets up a“technology alliance”in the high technological field.It aims to hold the power of new technology by jointly formulating new rules and criteria for global technological development and governance.The framework of“technology alliance”taking shape influences profoundly global power structure,international pattern,and the international system.
文摘India has upheld extremely rich practices of national security since its founding as a republic because of its unique geo-environmental features, historical legacies, and traditional cultures, which reflect a type of national security strategy that has distinct Indian characteristics. Generally, successive governments in India have followed the basic principles articulated in Kautilya’s Arthasastra and various security practices adopted during the British Raj. India’s national security strategies are based on an internal logic of geopolitical rivalry and changes in international scenarios, and they are strongly influenced by Hindu traditions and the “Sad-Dharma” purported by King Ashoka. The objective is to create an India-dominated security order in the South Asian subcontinent, which persistently builds its capacity and system as a “net security provider” in the Indian Ocean Rim. Moreover, India is vigorously expanding its network of influence in the Pacific region in an effort to become a world leading power that enjoys a high level of strategic autonomy.
