This book mainly introduces the concepts and approaches of global governance from the viewpoints of Chinese and Russian scholars and is divided into four parts. The first one deals with the concept of a new type of global governance, namely “Globalization 2.0”. The second one is dedicated to institutions and multilateralism, including the importance and effectiveness of international institutions. The third part focuses on the important countries and regions in the new era, as well as such issues as the current global status quo, processes in Eurasia, the prospects of the U.S. – China – Russia trilateral relationship. The last part analyzes the future development of global governance and possible solutions of how it might be improved. Climate change, digital era, cyber security, financial and economic regimes, COVID-19 are all involved in this part. In short, this book is a profound and cutting-edge research on global governance.
Author(s): Institute of Russian, Eastern European and Central Asian Studies, CASS, Russian International Affairs Council
Publisher: Springer
Year: 2023
Language: English
Pages: 265
City: Singapore
Preface I
Preface II
Contents
The World: New Global Governance Needed
What Should We Expect of “Globalization 2.0”?
Globalization with No Hegemon
Globalization with No Center and No Periphery
Sustainable Development Rather Than Linear Economic Growth
Social Drivers Rather Than Financial Drivers
Social Justice Rather Than Individual Freedoms
Multitude of Actors Instead of Nation States
Plurality Instead of Universality
Asynchrony in Lieu of Synchronization
Situational Coalitions Rather Than Rigid Alliances
North–South Divide Replacing East–West Divide
Global Governance: History, Logic, and Trend
A Historical Review of Global Governance
Issues and Logic of Global Governance
Current Defects and Future Development of Global Governance
“Black Swans” of Globalization
How Many Globalizations?
Whence Are Black Swans Coming?
The Four Alarm Bells for Globalization
A Non-global Alternative
A World on the Verge of Total Chaos
U.S. Policy
The Increasing Activity of Non-state Actors
Trade Wars, Economic Sanctions, and the Shadow Economy
Transnational Organized Crime
Depletion of Natural Resources
Food Shortage
Water Scarcity
The Environment
Demographic and Migration Issues
Cyberthreats
Open Multilateralism: Evolutionary Results of the International Institutions
Idea and Act: Multilateralism in the Governance of Eurasia
A Distinctive Regionalization Process of Eurasia
Development of the CIS and its Dilemma of Regional Governance
A Regional Economic and Security System Led by Russia
Development of Regional Governance at Different Levels
Establishment and Development of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization
Exploring New Models of Regional Cooperation
Proposing New Concepts for Improving Regional Governance
SCO as an Example for Improving Regional Governance
Regional Governance Under New Circumstances in Eurasia
New Challenges for Regional Governance in Eurasia
Integration and Coordination of Major Diplomatic Initiatives by China and Russia
Multilateral Cooperation for Better Regional Governance
Conclusion
References
International Institutions in Contemporary Global Politics
References
Reshaping Global Governance with Genuine Multilateralism
Global Governance in the Dilemma
Global Governance Calling for Genuine Multilateralism
Theoretical Interpretation of Multilateralism
Perceptions of Multilateralism by Major Actors
Approaches to Promote Multilateral Cooperation
Conclusion
References
UN Security Council Reform: Pro et Contra
Mission Impossible?
Russian Interests
Non-neutral Global Governance and BRICS Cooperation
Introduction
Multi-level BRICS Cooperation
The Institutionalization Process of BRICS Cooperation
BRICS Cooperation Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic
The Non-neutral Global Governance and the Demands of BRICS Countries
From Non-neutral Institutions to Non-neutral Global Governance
The Interests of BRICS Countries in Global Governance
Inclusive Interests and the BRICS Countries’ Cooperation
Nonzero-Sum Game and Inclusive Interests in the Global Economy
BRICS Cooperation in the Context of Inclusive Interests
Conclusion
References
Balance of Power Versus Balance of Interest: Great Powers in Globalization
Illusions of a New Bipolarity
References
China–Russia–US Trilateral Relations Amid Global Governance in the New Era
Recent Updates on China–Russia–US Trilateral Relations
Bilateral Relations Between China and Russia
Bilateral Relations Between China and the US
Bilateral Relations Between Russia and the US
Trilateral Relations Among China, Russia, and the US
Major Concerns in Current China–Russia–US Trilateral Relations
Future Prospects of China–Russia–US Trilateral Relations
Future Diplomatic Strategies of Russia
Future Diplomatic Strategies of the United States
Future Trilateral Interactions Among China, Russia, and the US
Future Diplomatic Strategies of China
Conclusion
China–Russia–India Cooperation in an Era of Global Transformation
An Era of Global Transformation
What is the International System We Need
The Competition and Cooperation Among China, Russia, and India
Reference
Transport Corridors, Belt and Road Initiative, Eurasian Economic Union, and Economic Prosperity Across the Eurasian Continent
Introduction
East–West and North–South: Overview of the Major Trans-Eurasian Corridors Through Russia, Central Asia, and the South Caucasus
EAEU Countries’ Interests Concerning the Development of East–West Connections and the BRI
The North–South Axis Will Supplement the East–West Axis and Help Achieve Substantial Synergies
Policy Recommendations
Conclusion
References
China–Russia–Europe Relations in a New Era of Global Governance
The China–Russia Strategic Partnership of Coordination is a Fine Example of a New Type of Relationship Between Major Countries and a Major Force in Building a Multipolar World
The Political and Economic Separation of Russia–Europe Relations Highlight the Special Nature of Their Interdependence and Mutual Antagonism
China–Europe Relations Move Forward in Twists and Turns and Join Hands in Multilateral Cooperation for Global Governance
Conclusion
Global Governance: Solutions for the Future
Environmental Governance: A Perspective from Industrial Civilization to Ecological Civilization
Introduction
Transformation of Environmental Governance Approach
Conflict Between the Environment and Development and Governance Approach Under the Traditional Development Mode
Journey of China’s Environmental Governance
Environmental Governance in the Lens of Traditional Industrial Civilization
Intrinsic Characteristics and Environmental Governance Dilemmas Under the Traditional Mode of Industrialization
Dilemma Facing Global Environmental Governance Under the Traditional Mode of Development
Environmental Governance Trap Under the Mode of Traditional Industrialization
Environmental Governance Under Ecological Civilization: A Conceptual Framework
Mechanism of Behavior for Environmental Governance Stakeholders
Green Transition and Ecological Civilization
Discussions on Relevant Matters and Policy Implications
Shift in the Role of Ecological Governance Stakeholders
Implications of Green Transition to Productivity, Well-Being, and Sustainability
Brief Concluding Remarks
References
Challenges for the Environmental Restructuring of the Global Economy
“Greening” Processes of Global Economy
How Governments and Business Can Tackle the Problem
Public–Private Partnership: Transition to Environmentally Friendly Development
Innovative Solutions for Ecosystem Preservation
References
Role, Competition and Cooperation: China, Russia and the United States in Global Climate Governance and Low-Carbon Green Growth
Global Efforts in Climate Governance
Global Warming is Real and Obvious
Greenhouse Gases Produced by Human Activities Are Major Drivers of Global Warming
Global Warming Will Bring Physical Risks and Transition Risks
Global Governance and National Efforts to Address Climate Change
Big Emitters Such as China, Russia and the United States Must Shoulder Their Responsibility as Major Countries in Global Climate Governance
“Common but Differentiated Responsibilities” of China, the United States and Russia
Policies and Actions of China, Russia, and the United States to Address Climate Change
Cooperation Among China, Russia and the United States in Global Climate Governance and Low-Carbon Green Growth
Improving Global Climate Governance
Promote the Transition to Green, Low-Carbon Energy Sources
Increasing Green Finance to Provide Funding Support for Climate Governance and the Low-Carbon Economic Transition
Conclusion
Climate Governance
Energy
Geopolitics and International Politics
Outlook: An Era of Eurasia for Global Economic Governance
Regional Economic Governance Development of Multifaceted Concepts and Multidimensional Theories
Features of Economic Governance in Eurasia
Options for Economic Governance in Eurasia
References
Post-COVID-19 Sanction Policies
The United Nations’ Restrictive Measures
The United States and Sanctions: Ideology, the Dollar and the Legal Framework
European Union: Sanctions as an Alternative to Diplomacy and Weapons
China: Sanctions that “Cannot Be Named”
Russia: “Sanctions from Hell” and Potential Counter-Sanctions
In Place of a Conclusion. Indicator of Change
References
A World Crowned with “Corona”: Path to Increased Cooperation or Isolation?
Information that Went Unnoticed
Information Security Threats in a World with a New Corona
What Should Be Done?
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