Four Features of the International Situation in 2012 Preface
Part I
The International Situation in 2012
Chapter 1
New Changes in the International Pattern: A Balance of Power
Comparison and the Intensifying Struggle for Rule and Order Chapter
2 US Diplomacy in 2012: Seeking Stability and Preventing Disorder
Chapter 3
Russian Foreign Policy in 2012: The "Putin" Factor
Chapter 4
European Union in 2012: Multiple Rivalries and Difficult Balance
Chapter 5
Japan in 2012: Intensifying Right-Leaning Politics
Chapter 6
Central Asia in 2012: Overall Stability and Severe Challenges
Chapter 7
The Middle East in 2012: Exacerbation of the Turmoil
Chapter 8
Korean Peninsula in 2012: Controlled but Persisting Tensions
Chapter 9
The Iranian Nuclear Issue in the Shadow of the US Election
Chapter 10
South Asia in 2012: Decreased Counter-terrorist Cooperation and
Increased Strategic Jostling
Chapter 11
Latin America in 2012: An Uphill Battle and Enhanced Solidarity
Chapter 12
Africa in 2012: Overall Stability and Regional Turbulence
Chapter 13
International Arms Control and Disarmament in 2012:
Little Progress and Severe Challenges
Chapter 14
The World Economy in 2012: A Prevalent Slow Down
Part II
China''s Foreign Affairs in 2012
Chapter 15
China''s Diplomacy in 2012:
Dissolving Challenges and Creating Opportunities
Chapter 16
China''s Multilateral Diplomacy in 2012:Active Involvement and
Prominent Role
Chapter 17
China''s Economic Diplomacy in 2012: A Powerful Force for Growth
Chapter 18
China''s Military Diplomacy in 2012:Relieving Pressure and Attaining
New Progress
Chapter 19
China''s Public Diplomacv in 2012: Achievements and Limitations
Chapter 20
China''s Foreign Policy with Neighboring Countries in 2012:Dealing
with Complex Security Environments
Chapter 21
China-US Relationship in 2012:
Exploring New Type of Relationship between Great Powers
Chapter 22
Sino-Russian Relations in 2012:Consolidating and Enhancing a
Strategic Partnership
Chapter 23
China-EU Relations in 2012:Pragmatic Cooperation and Link between
the Past and the Future
Chapter 24
Sino-Japan Relationship in 2012: Cold Politics and Cool Economy
under the Impact of the "Purchase" of the Islands
Chapter 25
China-India Relations in 2012:Positive Changes and Long-Standing
Problems
Chapter 26
Sino-African Relations during the Post Global Financial Crisis
Era:Challenges and Policy thoughts
Chapter 2 7
Sino-Latin American Relations in 2012:New Opportunities, New
Challenges
Chapter 28
China-ASEAN Relationship in 2012:Gratifying Progress with Disputes
under Control
Chapter 29
China-South Pacific Countries Relations in 2012:A Hopeful Future on
a Solid Foundation