INTERNATIONAL ISSUES AND THE GLOBAL CONTEXT 3
Looking Backward to Look Forward,Learning New Things by Reviewing the Old—A Review of Global Issues over the Past Century 3
On World Multi-Polarization 18
Learn from History to Preserve Peace and Promote Development 29
Asia Joins Hands for the New Century 39
Evaluation of Several Issues with Regard to the Central Asia Situation 43
The Reality and My Understanding of the Current World Situation 52
Without Real Progress,Revolution Loses Color 63
Asian Nations Rise Up in Mutual Confidence 67
Six-Party Talks Still Hold the Key to Korean Nuclear Issue 72
From Color Revolution to Ukraine Political Blues 76
Let Russia and Georgia Resolve Their Own Differences 81
Four Aspects of Russia-Ukraine Gas Row 86
Kyrgyz Unrest Impacts China 90
Promote Dialogue of Civilizations 93
MAJOR-POWER RELATIONSHIPS AND INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS 99
SCO Seeks to Translate Potential into Progress 99
SCO in Smooth Development 103
Why US and Russia Keep Blowing Hot and Cold 111
Major-Power Ties Impact the World after the Cold War 116
Putin Toughens Stance against the US and Its Allies 121
US Still Committed to Unilateralism 126
SCO Comes of Age for Regional Development 130
The Crux of Russia-US Relations 133
Can Russia-US Ties Survive a Missile Shield? 140
Comparing and Learning from the Development Patterns of the BRICS 145
An Interlude in the US-Russia Symphony 151
What Could Sochi Offer for Big-Country Relations? 154
The Ukraine Crisis and US-Russia Relations 158
RUSSIA'S DOM ESTIC SITUATION AN D FOREIGN POLICY 163
Trends of Russia's Domestic and Foreign Policies in a New Era 163
Resurgent Russia Takes Journey of Development 180
Poll Points to Russia's Changing Relationships 184
Year of Russia Yields Fruitful Results 188
Energy Resources Fueling Russia's Return to Power 192
Russia on Road to Rejuvenation under Putin 197
Opinions Divided on New Partners 202
Russia's Unique Leadership Idea 206
Relations between Russia and Its Neighboring Countries 210
Assessment of the Current Situation in Russia 217
Russia Equipped to Ride Out Economic Tempest 227
Crux of the Volatility of Russia-US Relationship 231
CHINA'S DEVELOPMENT MODEL AND ITS INTERNATIONAL STRATEGY 241
How China Views and Handles Relations with Major Countries 241
The Strategic Consensus between China and Russia 253
Peace Is Priceless in the Pursuit of Happiness 264
Embrace Golden Century of Peaceful Prosperity 268
Deng's Wisdom Is Still Pragmatic and Timely 273
Hu's Visit Set to Boost Regional Cooperation 277
Party Diplomacy Helps Build Global Harmony 281
China Ready to Put Best Foot Forward for the Games 285
Peaceful Development,Core of China's Foreign Policy 289
Growing Role of“China Model” 293
Putin's Visit to Consolidate Relations 296
A Relationship Based on Mutual Trust 299
Fast Forward Momentum 303
Turning Blueprints into Reality 306
The China-Russia Relation,a Model for Big Powers 309
Mutual Trust Essential for Closer Sino-US Ties 313
Xi Jinping's Foreign Tour and Reflection on China-US-Russia Relations 317
Learn More About China,Mr.Hagel! 320
Sixty Years on the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence Still Shine 324
Postscript 328