Congratulations on the 5~(th) Anniversary of Establishment of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization

Editor’s Note: On the occasion of the 5th anniversary of establishment of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and the convocation of its Summit in Shanghai, we have invited Secretary-General Zhang Deguang of the SCO, Assistant Minister Li Hui of …     

Prospects of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization

I t has been five years since the founding of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in 2001 and a decade has passed since its forerunner, the Shanghai Five, was initiated in 1996. However, it is not until 2004 that the SCO’s two standing bodies—th…     

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…     

International Symposium on 20 Years of Shanghai Cooperation Organization Held in Shanghai

正On June 24, an international symposium on "20 Years of Shanghai Cooperation Organization: Retrospect and Prospect" was held in Shanghai. The meeting was supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, co-held by the China Center for Shanghai Cooperation Organization Studies, CIIS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Secretariat, and organized by the Shanghai University of Political Science and Law and the China-SCO Training Base for International Judicial Exchanges and Cooperation.     

Shanghai Cooperation Organization： A Banner of Multilateral Cooperation

On June 15, 2001, the heads of state of China, Russia,Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan issued the Declaration on the Establishment of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in Shanghai, China and signed the Shanghai Convention on Combating Terrorism, Separatism and Extremism.     

Theme of the "Shanghai Five" Mechanism

The "Shanghai Five" mechanism was born in April 1996 when the Republic of Kazakhstan, the People's Republic of China, the Kyrgyzstan Republic, the Russian Federation and the Republic of Tajikistan held a summit meeting in Shanghai. China. Thereafter they hold summit every year and each of them play host in turn. The Dushanbe Summit of July 5, 2000 was their fifth meeting. After five summits five heads of state extensiveIy exchanged Views of common concern, and     

Promoting the “Shanghai Spirit” and Striving for Peaceful Development

O n 15 June, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) held its annual summit in Shanghai to mark its fifth anniversary, which attracted worldwide attention. It was attended by the heads of state of China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan and …     

On the SCO under New Situation

On June 7, 2002, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) held a summit meeting in St. Petersburg, the second largest city of Russia. At the meeting, the heads of state from the member states of China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzebekistan jointly signed three documents, namely the Charter of the SCO, the agreement on an-     

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.     

Security Situation in Central Asia and its Vicinity and Shanghai Cooperation Organization after “9. 11” Incident

Located at the junction of the European and Asian Continents and abundant with oil and gas resources, Central Asia plays a quite important role in international politics. In recent years, the Three Forces of terrorism, separatism and extremism have risen their heads in Central Asia. China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kirghistan, Tajikstan and Uzbekstan have had to unite to fight against the Three Forces. The Shanghai Cooperation Organization was established under this circumstance. Only three …     

China vs. the Third World

Since the end of the Cold War, some new features have been revealed in the Third World, which, referring to developing nations for decades, especially in the Cold War years, faces some problems and challenges under heavy economic and political impact. China, as a biggest member of the Third World, also faces new environments and challenges during the     

SCO:Great Achievements and Broad Prospects

正The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) has scoredgreat achievements since its inception in the cooperation amongits member states in the security, economic, cultural and otherfields under the guidance of the Shanghai Spirit. As a newregional organization, the SCO has set up a model of new-type     

The United States and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization： From Bush to Obama

Ever since the establishment of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization （SCO）, the relationship between the United States and the SCO has remained unclear. Despite some casual but not institutional contacts between each other, the bilateral relations are more like an empty shell. However, as two important actors in Central Asia, the United States and the SCO do have a certain relationship in the region.     

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.     

The "Shanghai Five" Mechanism for Regional Security

Since the five heads of state held their first summit in Shanghai, China, in Aprilof 1996, the "Shanghai Five" has become a synonym for China, Tajikistan,Russia, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. Their fifth summit was held in Dushanbe,capital of Tajikistan, on July 5 this year with President Islam Karimov of Uzebek-istan attending as observer. The "Shanghai Five" mechanism has explored a path of good neighborlinessbased on equality, mutual respect and mutual benefits for common development     

SCO Assessments of Post-Taliban Afghanistan

Last year the Shanghai Cooperation Organization marked the 10th anniversary of its founding.During this relatively short period a considerable progress has been reached in carrying out cooperation in three major areas,i.e.security,economic cooperation,as well as the humanitarian "basket". Combating terrorism,separatism and extremism is a matter of special priority within the context of the SCO's task on ensuring regional stability and security.This is a solid and specific manifestation of SCO basic principles,the policy of gradual peaceful development of the region.1 In practical terms,the implementation of key documents such as the Shanghai Convention on combating terrorism,separatism and extremism,the Counterterrorism Convention,as well as triennial Cooperation Programmes on combating terrorism,separatism and extremism represents an unconditional priority for the SCO in the security field.The Regulations on political diplomatic measures and mechanisms of SCO response to events jeopardizing peace,security and stability in the region adopted in 2009,as well as its revised version being updated currently,are aimed at serving the same goal.     

George W.Bush Reelected & the Sino-U.S.Relationship

The US presidential election of 2004 is a big event of the year that has attracted worldwide attention. After a fierce fight, George Walker Bush, the GOP's candidate and incumbent president, won the reelection at last. How will Bush's foreign policy and China policy be like in his second term? The question has now drawn widespread concern in the academic circles.     

Contradictions and Compatibility between China＇s Multilateral Cooperation System and the U.S.-led Bilateral Alliance Structure in East Asia

The bilateral alliance structure dominated by the United States and the multilateral cooperation system advocated by China exist side by side in East Asia, which presents distinct dualistic structural feature of the international system in the region. These two systems, in essence, are contradictory and mutually opposing and neither of which could replace the other in reality. In a relatively long period of time, these international systems in East Asia will drive the region to and stability in the process contradictions and compatibility. develop in a direction of peace of accommodation between     

SCO in Smooth Development

The sixth summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) was held on June 15 in Shanghai. It was not only a formal and decisive meeting of heads of SCO member states, but also a meeting of celebrating the fifth anniversary of the founding of SCO. I…     

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