Introduction
Part I The International Situation in 2014
Chapter 1
United States��Unresolved Domestic Impasse and New Foreign Policy Challenges
Chapter 2
Russia��With Internal and External Problems�� Struggled to Move Forward
Chapter 3
Europe��Unsolved Growth Dilemma and Rising Security Threats
Chapter 4
Japan��Abe's Domestic and Diplomatic Schemes
Chapter 5
Central Asia��Confrontation of External Powers Weakens While Internal Economic Cooperation Increases
Chapter 6
Middle East��Dramatic Change and Turmoil
Chapter 7
Korean Peninsula��Failed Efforts to Break the Ice
Chapter 8
Iranian Nuclear Issue��Negotiations Full of Ups and Downs
Chapter 9
Ukraine Crisis��Twists and Turns with Uncertain Prospects
Chapter 10
Southeast Asia��Political Transformation and Slow Growth
Chapter 11
South Asia��Transition and Reshuffle amid Great Changes
Chapter 12
Latin America��Dilemma and Reform of the Left
Chapter 13
Africa��Overall Stability and Sound Economic Performance
Chapter 14
International Arms Control and Disarmament��Lack of Impetus and Results
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