Privatising the war on drugs

A defining feature of the ‘9/11 wars’ has been the prominent role played by private military and security companies (pmsc). The growth of this market for military and security services has not gone unnoticed. Yet the role pmsc have played in supporting the US-led war on drugs has largely gone under the radar, both literally and figuratively. The aim of this article is to look at the activities of pmsc funded by the USA in Latin America, and to consider the specific consequences that arise from employing them in the field of counter-narcotics. It is argued that the use of pmsc further entrenches a costly and unsuccessful way of dealing with drugs. There is a need to move from a strict prohibitionist stance and consider alternatives to the war on drugs approach, but the use of pmsc creates another strong vested interest in maintaining an increasingly problematic and costly status quo.     

The Race for Critical Minerals in an Era of Geopolitical Realignments

ABSTRACT

The decarbonisation of the global economy in response to the climate crisis and the fourth industrial revolution, featuring artificial intelligence (AI) and 5G networks (massively accelerated in response to the coronavirus pandemic), has triggered a race to secure uninterrupted access to critical raw minerals (CRMs) that are indispensable inputs for high-technology applications. Moreover, China’s Belt and Road Initiative, which unites Eurasia and Africa and loops in South America into a seamless space of trade, infrastructure and digital connectivity, challenges the dominance of traditional industrial powers (the United States, the European Union and Japan) and requires critical minerals. Rare earths, lithium and cobalt – among the most critical of the CRMs – are found in high geographic concentration, creating hotspots of contention, especially in unstable parts of the world. As economic transformations accelerate, securing access to these materials will both impact and help shape geopolitics in the years to come.     

中国云南省与GMS五国高等教育合作与交流研究述评

自1992年大湄公河次区域经济合作机制正式启动以来,国内学术界对中国云南省与周边国家开展教育合作与交流的研究,围绕合作方式、政策环境、合作机制、合作问题与对策等方面开展了比较全面深入的研究,取得了丰硕成果,但在合作项目实施效果评价、合作机制等方面仍需深入研究。     

警务彩弹对抗战术训练研究

彩弹对抗是反恐、处突和警务执法活动中是一项重要的战术训练内容。本文以实战模拟研究方法为研究基点,采集中国人民公安大学为我国某市组织的彩弹对抗训练警员的实战信息,深入分析彩弹对抗战法的一般性规律,力图建立战术训练模型,为组织和实施彩弹对抗战术训练提供依据。     

Financial regionalism in East Asia： The “Multilateralization” of the Chiang Mai Initiative

The 2008-2009 financial crisis prompted the ASEAN＋3 countries＇ decision to enhance the Chiang Mai Initiative （CMI） and to make it multilateral （CMIM）. The CMI network of bilateral swaps arrangements is going to be substituted by a regional reserve pooling arrangement worth US$120 billion. The aim of this work is to analyse the CMIM, putting it in the wider context of the growing role of Asia in the world economy and of the acceleration of its integration process. We will also assess the impact of the CMIM on the role of the IMF as global provider of financial assistance and as guarantor of international financial stability.     

全国外国法制史研究会第十八届年会综述

就2005年8月在西宁市召开的全国外国法制史研究会第十八届年会上与会学者就其中心议题“20世纪外国刑事法律的理论与实践”提交的一些重要论文及就此展开的学术讨论进行了概括性和综合性的介绍。     

我国高校大学生恋爱教育状况研究——基于对476份调研数据的分析

大学生恋爱现状及教育状况与大学生婚恋现状及交往状况、家长对待孩子恋爱的态度、恋爱动机或原因、性知识获取渠道或途径、校园恋爱暴力五个方面相关联。鉴于对大学生恋爱及教育现状的实证调研,综合大学生恋爱状况及恋爱教育问题的分析,可以从明确恋爱教育目标、树立科学的恋爱教育理念、构筑高校大学生恋爱教育体系、建立多主体联动的教育新机制四个方面入手解决大学生恋爱及恋爱教育存在的问题。     

The Perception and Reaction of Indonesia to the Belt and Road Initiative and Suggestions for China's Response

Participation,support and understanding of countries along the Belt and Road are requisites for promoting and implementing this major initiative.Indonesia,a major ASEAN economy,is crucial but Indonesia has a limited perception of the B&R initiative.Although its government welcomes it and the ruling coalition cooperates positively,parts of the military and opposition are skeptical of China's intent.The B&R initiative is well-received among the Indonesian Chinese group,while Indonesian academic circles remain cautious and somewhat critical.From a Chinese viewpoint,easing negative or hostile emotions appropriately would be well-timed.China should settle the Natuna issue,adjust its publicity in Indonesia,use diplomacy,and promote Sino-Indonesia cultural exchange and commtnications.Chinese enterprises should focus on project quality and uphold social responsibilities.Short-term goals are reducing Indonesia's opposition and obstruction of B&R,while long-term goals are enhancing the recognition and likeability of the Initiative 's worthwhile plans.     

中国工会研究 40 年 —— 对国内工会研究基本脉络与特点的评述

对国内近40年间的中国工会研究文献进行分析发现,中国工会研究一直表现出强烈的时代特点和现实关怀,其学术规范性在日趋增强,研究内容和方向也趋于多样化。今后中国工会研究应将结构分析与机制分析相结合,同时应加入历史维度。     

突出学习渠道优势倡导快乐学习理念

在构建学习型社会的大背景下,全警学习、终身学习的模式已成为构建现代警务机制的必然要求,而学习渠道多、效果差的现状使民警倍受困扰.要改变这一状况,一要突出学习渠道的个性优势;二要倡导快乐学习的理念.