International Situation Yellow Book: 2003 Global Politics and Security Report

Author: Li Shenming, Wang Yizhou, Editors-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2003-02-01
Features: The "Blue Book Series" of books (such as the Economic Blue Book, Social Blue Book, and World Economy Yellow Book) is a major series of publications launched by the Social Sciences Academic Press in recent years. These books consist of a series of authoritative research reports on economic and social development, analyzing and forecasting the current status and trends in various fields of the economy and society each year. The authors of this series are primarily experts from the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, supplemented by researchers from various government ministries, universities, and research institutions. They are all top experts from first-class research institutions in China, and their views and insights reflect the highest level of understanding and recognition of China's reality and future, possessing undeniable authority. This book is written by experts from the Institute of World Economics and Politics at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, serving as a work that predicts the international situation for the coming year. It primarily covers topics such as the overall trend of international security in the new era, major-country strategic relations, China's regional security, issues of the Third World, the characteristics of international terrorism, political parties in various countries, Western international relations, and the compromise mechanisms in international relations. The international situation in 2002 presented a highly complex and diverse picture. After the "9·11" attacks, the global anti-terrorism war led by the United States became the focal point, bringing many new features and challenges to international relations and regional conflicts, while major-country relations continued to adapt and adjust. So, how should the overall international situation be viewed, and what are the advantages and disadvantages for China's foreign policy? How should the new dynamics of major-country relations and strategic adjustments (such as the new round of interactions between Russia, the United States, and China) be analyzed? How should the current status and trends of global arms control and disarmament be assessed, and how can the direction of future international conflicts be grasped? How should the new situations and challenges in China's regional security be understood and addressed to avoid unfavorable outcomes? How should the emergence of increasingly diverse actors in international relations be explained, such as various forms of terrorism, anti-globalization movements, ecological protection organizations, refugee flows, their spokespersons, and non-mainstream political manifestos? How can the diplomatic decision-making process and regional integration in the era of globalization be deeply explored theoretically? For all these questions, comprehensive analysis and research have been conducted. This book differs from official general statements and is distinct from internal policy reports. It integrates theoretical, academic, and policy research, combining cutting-edge international methodologies with China's own perspectives, and has increasingly become one of the most authoritative annual reports in the field of international studies in China. The book is edited by Li Shenming, Vice President of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, and Wang Yizhou, Deputy Director of the Institute of World Economics and Politics at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. The authors are experts from the Institute of World Economics and Politics, relevant government ministries, research institutions, and universities. Suitable for readers: Leaders of government departments and enterprises, researchers of research institutions, journalists from major media outlets, foreign business representatives and diplomats in China.