Global Governance in the New Era: Concepts and Approaches

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?
	References