China''s Self-Defined Role in International System

China's Role in the World China has so far joined almost all the post-war inter-governmental organizations as well as international institutions and regimes in other forms. Moreover, according to the economic size without considering the structure of the Chinese economy (e. g. Chinese economy has heavily depended on foreign direct investment and foreign trade),China has continuously risen to the status of one of the largest economies in the world. However, China's joining the international system does not necessarily mean it has been playing its role in the world.     

从“发展是硬道理”到科学发展观——论改革开放以来我们党发展理念的与时俱进

本文认为,从邓小平“发展是硬道理”思想到科学发展观,既一脉相承,又与时俱进。这一脉相承之“脉”,就是“建设中国特色社会主义”。“与时俱进”则主要体现在:在建设中国特色社会主义这个长过程中,在面对中国改革开放和现代化建设的不同阶段所面临的不同问题上,对于当代中国的发展,提出了差别、有侧重的解决问题的思路和方法。     

中国在国际体系中的地位与作用

中国目前已加入各种国际组织、国际制度,正加速融入国际体系,但这不意味着中国在国际体系中的作用问题也随之解决。本文区分了“中国加入国际体系”和“中国在国际体系中发挥作用”这二者之间的不同内涵,认为中国加入国际体系的问题基本得到解决,而在国际体系中的作用问题在国内则尚未解决,甚至还没有引起国内学术界的足够重视。在此基础上,文章就中国应该在国际体系中发挥什么作用以及如何发挥作用等问题作了探讨。     

Alcohol,Policy and Politics in Kazakhstan

Alcohol consumption in post-communist Kazakhstan remains at high levels and episodic heavy drinking, characteristic of the spirits-drinking regions of the former USSR, is still the national drinking style. Reported levels of alcohol-related harm are rising but assessment of trends in levels of consumption and harm is hindered by the disruption to data collection in the post-independence period and the continuing poor availability of public information. There is evidence however that changes in the republic's ethnic profile are connected with a downward trend in overall consumption rates, though changes in lifestyles may be leading to more drinking amongst women and young people. The numbers undergoing treatment for alcohol problems are greater than ever before. Alcohol problems are still perceived as entrenched and non-urgent, but in the present climate of greater stability and prosperity they are beginning to attract more attention from government. Underlying policy trends will depend on the overall direction of Kazakhstan's political and cultural development. This article assesses drinking patterns and related problems in Kazakhstan, and examines government responses and policies. The article is based on documentary research, visits to organisations and interviews.     

The ‘Impossibility’ of Maritime Neutrality During World War 1

Netherlands International Law Review -