A unique case of congenital bilateral absence of parietal bones in a neonate

The remains of an unidentified female neonate were discovered in a field in central Missouri. Examination revealed bilateral absence of the parietal bones. A search of the literature describing similar defects suggests that the present case represents a unique condition, described here for the first time.     

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?     

国际传播中的"软权力"与信息控制权

国际传播力与信息霸权 国际传播是指以民族、国家为主体而进行的跨文化信息交流与沟通.国际传播力是一个主权国家所具有的一种特殊力量,包括政府和民间拥有的传播力量的总和,是一个国家为实现国家利益在国际范围内进行信息交流的能力和效力.     

民族社会控制系统分析

民族社会控制是民族社会存在和发展的重要保障和前提 ,是一个系统的调控过程 ;民族社会控制主体是个体、群体、组织与国家的有机结合 ,而民族社会控制的对象是民族社会互动、社会结构、社会价值观念 ;民族社会控制的目标是民族社会秩序。它们与控制规范、控制手段共同构成了民族社会控制系统且处在不断的相互作用之中。     

中亚:全球能源争夺的热点

俄、美、欧围绕中亚和里海地区油气资源的角逐使该地区成为全球能源争夺战中的战略热点。中亚和里海沿岸国家为谋取本国利益的最大化,积极开展多方位外交。大国在中亚的能源争夺战中谁都不能独占鳌头,而只能是竞争与合作并存。     

试论印度围绕《美印核协议》的对美游说外交

2006年以来,围绕《美印核能合作协议》问题,印度对美国白宫、国会和媒体发动了一场游说外交战役。在该战役中,印度政府构建了包括印度外交官、印度裔美国人、企业界和美国社会各界构成的强大游说团队,采取了结盟游说的模式,形成了对美国国会议员的强大压力,该协议先后得到布什总统的签署,并逐渐获得国会的支持。     

试析布什政府的"政权改变"政策

“政权改变”是布什政府对外政策的重要内容。本文试图在分析布什“政权改变”政策特点的基础上,剖析其本质弱点、特性及内在矛盾性,进而探讨美国“政权改变”政策的变化及前景。     

International Energy Situation

The international energy situation has entered a new phase of change and readjustment. On the one hand, while imbalances in petroleum market supply-demand have been alleviated , the consuming states are now focusing on demand side management and development of new and renewable energy. There has been great progress in international energy security dialogue and cooperation. On the other hand , supply-demand market balance remains fragile , and restrictions due to insufficient energy investment are more evident. The concerned states have taken a stronger grip over their own resources. Implementation of energy diplomacy has also further complicated the relationship between energy and geo-politics, causing an upsurge of competition.