Historical evolution of the international system

The international system is an organic whole formed by the interaction and action of various international actors in the international community. Among them, international actors are divided into two categories: state and non-state. This interaction and function is mainly manifested in the conflict, competition, cooperation and dependence among actors. In the international system, the basic state is anarchy.

The international system has gradually developed with the global expansion of capitalism. The colonial behavior of capitalism connects the originally isolated areas around the world.

Thus, it was finally formed by the final establishment of the world colonial system at the end of 19 and the beginning of the 20th century. According to the geographical scope and scale, the international system can be divided into two categories: local structure level and overall structure level.

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Characteristics of the international system:

1, domain subsystem

It is an overview of the relationship between actors in security, economy and trade, energy, civilization and other related fields from a global perspective, and it is an extension and refinement of the international system.

The most important feature of the international security system is the multi-directional expansion of security elements, and the concept of comprehensive security is occupying a dominant position; Security threats are diversified and interrelated, and non-traditional security threats are increasingly prominent; The security structure is becoming more and more diverse and complex, and the interaction modes and concepts of actors are constantly changing. The "soft balance/balance and strategic prevention" model is replacing the traditional "balance/balance and alliance" model.

In addition, the ideological content in the security system is increasingly prominent. Western countries, led by the United States, emphasize "democracy and comment" in the security system and try to dominate the right to speak in building an international security system.

2. Regional subsystem

Based on the specific situation of a certain region, the interaction mechanism and norms of various actors in this region should be constructed. The regional subsystem is subject to the international system, but it also reflects the comprehensive characteristics of the region.

The Asian international system has gradually taken shape in the process of multi-composition. Since the end of the Cold War, regional organizations in Asia have developed rapidly, such as the comprehensive Shanghai Cooperation Organization, the economic Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Organization and "ASEAN +3", the secure ASEAN Regional Forum and other unofficial organizations and forums.

Another feature of the Asian international system is the close contact and frequent interaction between countries (the United States) inside and outside the region.

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