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The ICRC’s Approach to Multilateralism and Global Governance

Jiawen Li*

Abstract: This paper explores the International Committee of the Red Cross’s (ICRC) strategic engagement in multilateralism and global governance, particularly in the context of international humanitarian law (IHL). A neutral, impartial, and independent humanitarian organization, the ICRC plays a crucial role in shaping global governance by influencing international [...] Read More.

Keywords: ICRC, Multilateralism, Global Governance, International Humanitarian Law, Neutrality, Humanitarian Principles, Global Peace Building

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Research on Aging Problem in China and Japan from the Perspective of the Aging Economy

Sitong Zhang, Junfeng Lu*

Abstract: This paper explores the research and development of aging economies in emerging economies, with a focus on China and Japan, from an aging economic perspective. Statistical analysis of relevant data from the SSCI database reveals a decline in publication volume on aging problem following the pandemic. The research hot topics in China and Japan align with [...] Read More.

Keywords: Aging Problem, Literature Analysis, Aging Economy

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Power Under the Shadow: The Dual Impact of the U.S. Military-Industrial Complex

Miao Wang*

Abstract: Since the end of the Cold War, the U.S. military-industrial complex has undergone significant adjustments, profoundly impacting U.S. defense capabilities and foreign policy. Employing the principal-agent theory, rent-seeking theory, and military-industrial relations theory, this paper constructs a multi-level, multi-dimensional analytical framework to [...] Read More.

Keywords: U.S. Military-Industrial Complex, Foreign Policy, Sino-U.S. Relations

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Narratives of the South China Sea Under the Marcos Administration in the Philippines: Characteristics, Trends, and Impacts

Kaicheng Lin, Jingrong Liu, Ming Tsun Chau, Hailong Ju*

Abstract: Since his inauguration, Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos has actively aligned with the anti-China coalition led by the US and the West, frequently provoking China and shaping a new narrative about the South China Sea. This paper, based on the overall national security perspective, deduces the Marcos administration's four-dimensional South China Sea [...] Read More.

Keywords: Philippines, South China Sea Narrative, Coast Guard, Ideological Security, Public Opinion Dissemination

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Basic Education in the Context of Global Governance: Policy Implications and Future Directions

Gege Hu*, Bingyin Du

Abstract: The impact of global governance on primary education is becoming increasingly pronounced. Amidst the tides of globalization, educational policies and practices are undergoing profound transformations, particularly within the context of multinational cooperation and resource sharing. Global governance shapes every facet of primary education through [...] Read More.

Keywords: Basic Education, Global Governance, Policy Implications

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The Legal Interpretation of National Security Exception in Russia – Traffic in Transit: Requirements, Implications, and Limitations in a Global Economy Intertwined with National Security

Qing Li*

Abstract: The World Trade Organization (WTO) Panel in Russia – Measures Concerning Traffic in Transit made the first interpretation of Article XXI in WTO history, thereby establishing its jurisdiction and setting relatively strict requirements for invocations. As this interpretation has been followed in subsequent WTO disputes, deeper consideration of its requirements, implications, and limitations is warranted, especially in the global [...] Read More.

Keywords: International Economic and Trade Rules, National Security, Security Exception, Article XXI, WTO, Russia – Traffic in Transit, National Security Review, Cybersecurity

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Enhancing Global Supply Chain Resilience through Digital Economy: A China-US Perspective

Xueying Lu*

Abstract: The digital economy is significantly reshaping the structure and operational modes of global supply chains. In the context of China-US economic interactions, the mechanisms, challenges, and countermeasures of the digital economy in enhancing the resilience of global supply chains have become increasingly important areas of study. Based on a synthesis of relevant theories, three key pathways through which the [...] Read More.

Keywords: Digital Economy, Supply Chain Resilience, China-US Cooperation

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The Shock from "Loong, Elephant & Bear" ? -- Research on the Interaction Mechanism between Emerging Market Economies and the Neo-liberal Economic Order

Haocheng Yin*

Abstract: Since the beginning of the 21st century, the rapid economic growth of emerging market economies represented by China, India and Russia has changed the international economic pattern. The rise of these emerging market economies has created a dynamic relationship with the Neo-liberal order that is both competitive and cooperative. In production structure, emerging markets tend to guide resource allocation and promote [...] Read More.

Keywords: Emerging Market Economies, Global Political and Economic System, Neo-liberalism, Structural Power

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