The Study of China-U.S. Relations Awaits ＂Two Beyonds＂

In the Chinese academic circles, the study of China-U.S relations has achieved tremendous progress after nearly 30 years' endeavor. This is no doubt gratifying. In recent years, the United States has put forward the new concept of "stakeholder" and, based on it, defined China-U.S. relations in the 21st century. The term of "stakeholder" was written into the 2006 edition of the U.S.     

The Role and Influence of the Orthodoxy in Russian Politics

The Orthodoxy has been in existence in Russia for more than 1000years and has fully merged itself into the nation,creating a strongsense of religious culture.During the long years of the reigns by differ-ent regimes from the Czarist Russia to the Soviet Union and then to thenew Russia,the religion went through the process of ups and downs inits development.Having once played a very important role in the social     

Crux of the Volatility of Russia-U.S. Relationship

The relationship between Russia and U.S.is one of the most eye-catching ones in the current world. During the past 7 or 8 years with Presidents Putin and Bush in office,that relationship has undergone frequent changes,from being close to cold. People wouldask,whyistherelationshipsovolatile?     

The U. S. Policy Readjustment towards Russia

Since the disintegration of the former Soviet Union, the United States and Rus-sia have gone through a tortuous road in forging their post-Cold War relation-ship. At present, they are neither bipolar rivals, nor strategic partners as initiatedin early 1990s. They have instead turned from maintaining amicability into copingwith the reality. Their discrepancies in terms of strategies and bilateral relationshave emerged one after another in recent years and became intensified especially af-ter Operation Desert Fox against Iraq by the United States and Britain and     

The Tortuous Road of ASEAN Integration

In recent years, ASEAN has quickened its steps of expansion in attempt tobuild "one integrated Southeast Asia" and win domination over regional af-fairs. But this momentum was checked by the unexpected financial storm whichtriggered political, economic and social turmoil in the region. ASEAN thus enteredfrom the relatively stable phase of "rapid expansion" into a period of "all-round ad-justment" pregnant with unstable factors.     

Vicissitudes of U.S. Power

Five years have passed since the events of 9/11. If one reviews the main developments and the impact on world politics since then, the most prominent area for analysis would be the successful——and unsuccessful——changes in U.S. national security strate…     

Is U.S.Diplomacy Entering the "Post-Obama Era" ?

After the U.S.mid-term elections in November 2014,the Obama administration entered a"lame-duck"period.As the Republicans have controlled both the House of Representatives and the Senate,public opinion generally holds that the Obama administration is due to face greater difficulties over the next two years.But as the U.S.political system allows the President of the United States to act more independently in the field of foreign affairs than in that of internal affairs,he can still make a difference here without being hindered by political affairs,even during the last two years of his presidency.In recent history,Ronald Reagan was a typical case in point:he achieved significant success in foreign affairs during the last two years of his tenure.Bill Clinton and George W.Bush     

Evolution of the U.S. Strategy toward China and China’s Peaceful Development

China-U.S. relationship is the most important one between two big powers in the world today. It is both bilateral and global by nature. How to handle this relationship is closely linked with the fundamental interests of the U.S. and China, as well as peace and stability in the Asia Pacific region and even in the world. So, a profound examination of the nature of U.S. strategy toward China and its evolution over the years will help to fully understand the opportunities and challenges China will meet in the course of peaceful development.     

An Era of New Hopes

In retrospect,Africa has travelled an“S”curve over the past 40 years on itsroad of economic development.The year 1994 can be regarded as a turning pointfor the better with an annual growth rate of 2.8%.The following two years 1995and 1996 witnessed further improvement with growth rates of 3.7% and 3.96%respectively.These were the highest rates in the past 20 years, surpassing that of     

The Increasingly Serious Problem of Climate Change

I.Over the past decade and more,countries around the world have gradually come to the consensus on global warming:the Earth is getting constantly warmer,with its temperature rising by 1.4 ℃ in the past 100 years.The third review of     

Firmly Promote the China-U.S. Cooperative Partnership-Commemorating the 40~(th) Anniversary of the Shanghai Communiqué

正Forty years ago,the Shanghai Communiqué was published in Shanghai.A milestone in the history of China-U.S.relations,it opened a new chapter of exchanges and cooperation between China and     

The Third Way in the U.S.and Western Europe

In recent years,the political scene in major Western powers has undergone afundamental change in response to the fluid international situation:in the U-nited States,Bill Clinton was elected President in 1992 breaking Republican controlover White House;while on West European political stage,right-wing ruling pari-ties gave place to the left one after another.Currently,13 out of 15 EU memberstates,except Spain and Ireland,have a government run by left parties or left     

The Concept of Harmonious World and the Development of China＇s International Strategy

At different stages of historical development in the past 60 years of its foreign relations, China came up with fresh strategic thoughts and concepts of great significance to the international community, such as the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, the Three Worlds Theory, the New International Economic and Political Order, and the Concept of Harmonious World. In today＇s world, the international balance of power has experienced great changes, the prospect of multi-polar system is increasingly clear,     

The Posture of India''''s Rise

India, a large developing country with a population of1.1 billion,has experienced robust economic growth in recent years. As its e-conomic power steadily builds, its military might, diplomatic the ac-tivities and even its cultural influence are expanding,…     

The Influence of Jewish Americans on U. S. Middle East Policy

Ever since the establishment of Israeli statehood in 1948, the United States has been its staunch supporter. This is because of their common beliefs in values, political system and ideology, and America's interests in the Middle East. However one important factor cannot be ignored., the influence of Jewish Americans' political forces on U. S. Middle East policy. Since few articles deal with such a topic systematically in China, this essay tries to make a preliminary study on it.     

Viewing U. S. in Comparison with the EU

To make an assessment of the changes in the trend of U. S. status in international politics and world economy, beside development and e- volvement of the United States history, rise and fall of other nations should also be brought into consideration. At present and in the years to come, among the external powers that have the ability to compete with America, it seems the European Union (EU) is in the first place. This is determined by the EU's status in international politics and world eco…     

On the Interest Groups＇ Influences over U.S. Climate Policy Making

Climate issue and the relevant policies have been one of the most hotly-debated issues in the United States in recent years. In the course of climate policy making, the stakeholders have formed up various interest groups engaged in fierce race for the interest of their own. The contest has not only affected the process of the Congressional climate legislation, but also influenced the administration＇s climate policy making and the judiciary ruling on relevant climate issues.     

Readjustment in U.S. Foreign Policy

At the dawn of the new century, the Republicans returned to the White House after eight years in opposition. When President George W. Bush and his foreign policy team were striving to realize their diplomatic ambition, the events of September 11 led them to readjust their foreign policy, thereby a remarkable feature can be seen in Mr. Bush's initial diplomacy.     

Future International Trends as Predicted from the International Situation of 2011

In 2011 the international strategic situation descended into ＂chaos＂ just as in the ten years following ＂9.11＂, and in each of the 20 years following the end of the Cold War. Japan experienced the Fuku...     

Bush'''' s China Policy and the Future of Sino-U.S.Relations

The past two years have witnessed great fluctuations ininternational oil prices,and diplomatic efforts,both above andunder the table,by major powers around this issue.The currenttension in the war-threatened Iraq has added more uncertainties to thefuture world oil situation.Will the world oil supply and demand change?What impact would this exert on big powers' oil strategy choices,geopolitics as well as world economy?What should China do in such asituation?To find the answers to these questions,at the invitation of theeditor of the Contemporary International Relations,seven experts fromChina Institute of Contemporary International Relations gathered to have adiscussion in early February this year.Naturally,they have differentviews over many issues.Still,we hope our readers would find theirdiscussion interesting.Following is the list of participants.