The Future Is Upon Us

T he race is on between environmental destruction on a global scale and sustainable solutions . T he finish line, in J ared D iamond's alarmed estimation, is only 50 years away . F or B ruce M au, sustainable solutions, already at hand, will win out . D iamond, too, hopes our civilization will learn from those in history who rose to their challenges and prospered, not suffer the fate of others who dithered and collapsed .     

Post-National Voices

Why did The Statanic Verses, Salman Rushdie's novel about self‐doubting Muslims in London and Bombay written almost two decades ago, so resonate continents away in the corner minimalls and polylingual schools of the City of Angels ?     

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China’s Distinct Political Model

THE massive population,vast territory and rich cultural heritage formed during the course of China’s long history all prescribe its need for a political pattern distinct from that of other countries.The main tenets defining the legitimacy of each administration throughout Chinese history have     

China and the United States Can Avoid a Strategic Showdown （detailed abstracts）

The December of 2008 marks the 30th anniversary of China＇s initiation of the reform and opening-up policy and the 30th anniversary of the publication of the China-U.S. Joint Communique. It is not an accidental coincidence. The normalization of China-U.S. relations enjoyed a very significant status in the general openingup blueprint painted by Mr. Deng Xiaoping. It would be beneficial to create a favorable external environment for China＇s modernization drive; and the U.S. would possibly become an important partner for economic cooperation with China. Over the past 30 years, it has been proved that Mr. Deng Xiaoping＇s consideration at that time was completely right.     

从印度加入“核供应国集团”问题看美印关系

6月23日＂核供应国集团＂通过禁止向非核不扩散条约国转让核浓缩与再加工技术的＂核转让准则＂,作为非核不扩散条约签约国的印度被挡在了＂核供应国集团＂之外。对此,印度对美国表示强烈不满;美国虽口头重申对印度核合作的相关承诺,但要求印度修改有关核政策的国内法律。美印核合作将陷入僵局,其后续问题不仅影响双方的核合作关系,甚至成为影响美印双边关系的新的复杂因素。     

Reviews

Rachel Rosenthal . Edited by Moira Roth. Baltimore and London: The Johns Hopkins University Press, 1997.

Mourning Sex: Performing Public Memories . By Peggy Phelan. Routledge, 1997.

Phaedra in Delirium . Written by Susan Yankowitz, directed by Alison Summers, performed by Kathleen Chalfant, Peter Jay Fernandez and Sandra Shipley. Presented by the Women's Project and Productions and the Classic Stage Company, New York City. January 20‐February 15, 1998.

Face to Face . Performed by Peeling the Banana, Second Stage Theatre. New York City, April 27, May 4, May 11, 1998.

Dancing the Self: the Solo Art Form . Featuring choreographers Terry Hollis, Amy Kail, Mark Kenison, Laura Staton, and Kathy Westwater in new solos. The 92nd Street Y Harkness Dance Center, New York City. February 1, 1998.

Jack Smith: Flaming Creature . A museum exhibition at P.S. 1 Contemporary Art Museum, Long Island City, NY, October 29, 1997‐March 1, 1998.     

中美关系与亚太地区格局

亚太地区是中美利益的交汇区,中美战略关系的发展直接影响地区格局的走向,同样,地区格局的演变也影响着中美关系。未来,在亚太地区,中美之间既存在着广泛的共同利益,有着较大的合作空间,但双方也存在着明显的战略取向的冲突。美国将追求维持其对亚太地区的主导地位,实现所谓＂美国治下的和平＂;而中国坚持主张国际政治民主化,以完全平等的方式与亚太国家发展合作关系。这种理念差异和政策取向将对亚太地区战略格局产生影响。     

美国亚太战略中的地缘政治考量

美国作为具有深厚地缘政治思想传统的大国,其亚太战略无论是宏观的指导思想还是微观的具体政策,都无法隐匿其中的地缘政治考量。当前,美国深受＂亚洲两大全球性强国的崛起＂这一重大地缘政治事态的影响,结果使亚太地区成为它实现和维持其世界领导地位的关键地区。据此,美国全方位加大对亚太地区的战略投入,其防范和针对中国的一面更加明显。