Four Features of the International Situation in 2012 (Preface) Part I The International Situation in 2012 Chapter 1 New Changes in the International Pattern: A Balance of Power Comparison and the Intensifying Struggle for Rule and Order Chapter 2 US Diplomacy in 2012: Seeking Stability and Preventing Disorder Chapter 3 Russian Foreign Policy in 2012: The "Putin" Factor Chapter 4 European Union in 2012: Multiple Rivalries and Difficult Balance Chapter 5 Japan in 2012: Intensifying Right-Leaning Politics Chapter 6 Central Asia in 2012: Overall Stability and Severe Challenges Chapter 7 The Middle East in 2012: Exacerbation of the Turmoil Chapter 8 Korean Peninsula in 2012: Controlled but Persisting Tensions Chapter 9 The Iranian Nuclear Issue in the Shadow of the US Election Chapter 10 South Asia in 2012: Decreased Counter-terrorist Cooperation and Increased Strategic Jostling Chapter 11 Latin America in 2012: An Uphill Battle and Enhanced Solidarity Chapter 12 Africa in 2012: Overall Stability and Regional Turbulence Chapter 13 International Arms Control and Disarmament in 2012: Little Progress and Severe Challenges Chapter 14 The World Economy in 2012: A Prevalent Slow Down Part II China's Foreign Affairs in 2012 Chapter 15 China's Diplomacy in 2012: Dissolving Challenges and Creating Opportunities Chapter 16 China's Multilateral Diplomacy in 2012:Active Involvement and Prominent Role Chapter 17 China's Economic Diplomacy in 2012: A Powerful Force for Growth Chapter 18 China's Military Diplomacy in 2012:Relieving Pressure and Attaining New Progress Chapter 19 China's Public Diplomacv in 2012: Achievements and Limitations Chapter 20 China's Foreign Policy with Neighboring Countries in 2012:Dealing with Complex Security Environments Chapter 21 China-US Relationship in 2012: Exploring New Type of Relationship between Great Powers Chapter 22 Sino-Russian Relations in 2012:Consolidating and Enhancing a Strategic Partnership Chapter 23 China-EU Relations in 2012:Pragmatic Cooperation and Link between the Past and the Future Chapter 24 Sino-Japan Relationship in 2012: Cold Politics and Cool Economy under the Impact of the "Purchase" of the Islands Chapter 25 China-India Relations in 2012:Positive Changes and Long-Standing Problems Chapter 26 Sino-African Relations during the Post Global Financial Crisis Era:Challenges and Policy thoughts Chapter 2 7 Sino-Latin American Relations in 2012:New Opportunities, New Challenges Chapter 28 China-ASEAN Relationship in 2012:Gratifying Progress with Disputes under Control Chapter 29 China-South Pacific Countries Relations in 2012:A Hopeful Future on a Solid Foundation
