Disadvantaged Groups and Asymmetric Conflicts

The article metaphorizes the relationship of extra-system actors with the world＇s dominant international system as a ＂jostle-to-board- the-train Game Model,＂ and transplants the disadvantaged group theory of domestic sociology to international relations. On the basis of this the author proposes a loss-driven model to explain the self-destructive asymmetric conflicts in the world today. As the result of two climaxes in the jostle to board the train games, the author argues that three structural changes have occurred： centralization of power, institutionalization, and legitimization in the international system. These changes have created a ＂spindle-shaped＂ system structure with international disadvantaged groups taking a passive role. Although this structure is highly stable, channels for international disadvantaged groups to express their interests are blocked. As the net losers in the established system and order, international disadvantaged groups have no alternative but to follow the loss-driven model to confront the strong. Their action of ＂beating stone with eggs＂ is surely not capable of overthrowing the whole system, but creates a significant potential threat to world stability and harmony.     

论美国总统与国会外交权力的博弈

总统与国会外交权力的角逐有着制度、法律、权力制衡规律和总统个人因素等方面的原因,这种权力之争表现在总统外交权力的扩张与美国国家利益的扩展相伴随、两者的外交权力在不同的时期作用力有所不同、两者外交权力的分布呈现不均衡性、外交权力在两者之间摆动不会偏离权力制衡这条主线以及两者的外交权力要受美国政党政治的影响五个方面.虽然总统与国会在外交权力上有竞争的一面,但是两者相互支持与合作的一面也不容忽视,这一趋势在美国新政府中将表现得更加突出.     

日本政治中的“世袭”现象及潜规则

日本在明治维新后废除了身份制度，贵族制度也随之消失。但封建时代的许多旧俗仍然不可避免地残存下来，并在现代日本的政治生活中发挥着不可小视的影响。其中，“世袭议员”现象就是最为典型的政治文化遗产，折射出日本政治中某些传统的潜规则。日本政坛长期以来存在的“家族世袭”现象，在某种意义上对过去几十年日本的经济发展和政治稳定都起到了积极作用。但同时，“世袭”现象也使日本政坛的关系过于复杂化，权钱交易丑闻时有发生，增加了政治和经济改革的难度。日本大选使得民主党和自民党在这一问题上展开了激烈的斗争。“世袭议员”制度的政治传统面临着改革的压力，然而日本民族文化深远的影响力同样不容忽视。关注2009年日本大选背景下日本有关“世袭议员”现象的争论，从制度成因变化的角度分析日本政治的传统与变革之争，并尝试对“世袭议员”现象的前景做一展望。     

Rethinking global governance: a China model in the making?

This paper examines Chinese perspectives on global governance, an area in which China has increased substantially the depth and breadth of its participation. The paper attempts to draw a mainstream perspective to inform our understanding of some key aspects of China's foreign policy. It demonstrates that while China's statist preference appeals to some Third World countries, such a preference leads the country to clash with the West over how to tackle global issues collectively, particularly over humanitarian intervention. While the Chinese perspective is in the process of evolving and far from reaching maturity, it is questionable whether the global community led by the West would find the Westphalian practice that China embraces admirable.     

China-U.S. Relations Should Go beyond Four Constraints

Further smooth and more successful development of China-U.S. relations depends on whether it, in the years to come, could go beyond four constraints.     

Homegrown Terrorism in Canada: Local Patterns,Global Trends

The article examines how global trends related to militant Islamism have influenced patterns of homegrown terrorism in Canada. It seeks to understand how an evolving movement has shaped three case studies, two cases of homegrown terrorism, the case of Momin Khawaja, the “Toronto 18” plot, and the emerging trend of extremist travelers. Recognizing the notable gap in the literature, a growing number of cases of homegrown terrorism and extremism in Canada suggest that further study is required. The article asks why Canadians choose to participate in this movement and why militant Islamist movements are actively recruiting them.     

“阿拉伯之春”与颜色革命

"阿拉伯之春"既有颜色革命的部分特征,但又不等同于颜色革命。它指的是发端于突尼斯继而几乎席卷整个阿拉伯世界的,为推动政府进行自上而下的改革乃至要求推翻本国专制政体的自发的、内生性的街头运动。阿拉伯世界政局动荡的内部原因是其各自国内积重难返的政治、经济问题,外部原因在于美西方十几年来不断在该地区进行的"民主"渗透。美西方在阿拉伯世界强推西式民主,在经济、政治、安全三方面酿成一系列的苦果并形成恶性循环,客观上使阿拉伯民众对西方"民主""自由"的幻想趋于破灭,将使中东地区在很长时期内都难有宁日。     

New Values for New International Norms

The UN Charter and most international norms formulated under U.S. dominance since the 20th century are based on American values of "equality, democracy and freedom". As a rising power in the era of globalization, China should draw upon its traditional political thoughts in promoting the values system of fairness, justice and civility and shaping the new-type international norms.     

The Ukrainian Crisis： A Multidimensional Perspective

In recent months, Ukraine has undergone dazzling tragedies and ordeals, revealing deep domestic conflicts, changes in the international strategic landscape and big power relations in the post-financial crisis era. On March 18, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a treaty with the Republic of Crimea and Sevastopol,