In addition to interstate conflict and the proliferation of weapons – particularly weapons of mass destruction – new challenges have emerged, such as terrorism and the involvement of non-state actors in internal conflicts. Meanwhile, the global distribution of economic and political power has undergone a radical reconfiguration, setting the stage for the emergence of a multipolar international order.
世界则发生了天翻地覆的变化。除了国际冲突和武器扩散——特别是大规模杀伤性武器的扩散——还出现了其他新挑战，比如恐怖主义以及非国家行东方参与国内冲突。与此同时，全球经济和政治实力分布也发生了彻底的改变，为多极国际秩序设立了舞台。