The Evolution of American “New Politics”  

作　　者：Ruan Zongze Xing Haibing 

机构地区：[1]China Institute of International Studies

出　　处：《Contemporary International Relations》2013年第4期123-134,1,共12页现代国际关系（英文版）

摘　　要：Since the Presidential election in 2012, the ＂fiscal cliff＂ issue has plagued the United States. Although this issue relates to the economy, it reflects the unprecedented political polarization brought by the ＂New Politics＂, an escalating conflict between ＂Red America＂ and ＂Blue America＂. The ＂New Politics＂ refers to the intensifying and increasingly ill-tempered rivalry between the Republicans and Democrats, which has seen a decline in presidential authority, a deepening of divisions in society, and a shrinking of the political middle ground. In the past, the tension between the two main political parties was regarded as the motive power of U.S. politics, a source of dynamism and innovation. Now, partisan conflict is preventing both sides from seeking common interests, and seems to have become a struggle only for party interests.The "New Politics" in the U.S.is escalating the polarization of politics.The Republican and Democratic Parties hold conflicting views on such vital issues as debt reduction,balancing the budget,reform of medical care and social security,immigration,and ways of ending the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.This aggravated polarization ushered in by the"New Politics"will also influence American foreign policy,especially Sino-U.S.relations.

关 键 词：国际关系 外交关系 外交行政 外交政策 

分 类 号：D871.2[政治法律—政治学]