After decades of ethnic politics, civil war, and genocide in 1994-1995, Rwanda suddenly turned back to a sustainable development path. Under the leadership of President Paul Kagame, Rwanda now is regarded as a country with relatively low le... [FULL TEXT]

The Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on 2 April 2013 with 155 votes in favour, three votes against, and 22 abstentions. This is good news for the maintenance of international peace and stabil... [FULL TEXT]

On 2 April 2013, an Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) was approved at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) with 155 votes for, 22 abstentions, and three votes against – “the first-ever global Treaty regulating the conventional arms trade”... [FULL TEXT]

Chairman of the Academic Council of Academic Affairs, the Shanghai Institutes for International StudiesThe Sixth World Policy ConferenceMonaco, December 14, 2013 (As prepared for delivery)China’s views on global governance issues co... [FULL TEXT]

Hacking has become a global issue. In cyberspace, hacking is rampant because it is an cross-border activity. Many attacks are launched from outside of the victim country or launched domestically through some devises such as the botnet.China... [FULL TEXT]

The economic exploitation of the Arctic region will facilitate the formation of an industry chain and a profit chain and the Arctic environmental protection will form a responsibility chain and a contribution chain going beyond the Arctic r... [FULL TEXT]

Ukraine - On Lifeline SupportDespite a tentative agreement on de-escalation in Geneva, Washington, Brussels, Moscow and Kiev disagree on the nature of the Ukraine crisis and measures to defuse it, while extremist groups seek to destabilize ... [FULL TEXT]

In recent years, the Arctic Council has continued accelerating institutional development to cope with a host of challenges posed by hastening climate change. It is in the midst of a transformation from a policy-focused high-level government... [FULL TEXT]

Inclusive global governance is one of the on-going efforts of the developing countries in this fast changing and complicated world. This is a process that started in the 1960s and will continue for many years to come.I. Current Roles of the... [FULL TEXT]

The Arctic sea route plan opens up a world of possibilities As the melting of Arctic sea ice broke records this summer, Russias arctic revival plan moved a step forward. Last month Russia set up its new floating research station, North Pole... [FULL TEXT]