After Cold War, major-power ties impact world

When we talk about major power relations these days, we're talking not just about ties between major countries but major country alliances, such as the European Union. Looking back at the unstable and constantly readjusted major power relations since the end of the Cold War, we can see phenomena with broad implications.

First, all major powers have more or less accepted that peace and development are the main concerns of our times. They have, with almost no exception, adopted the strategy of building self-confidence internally and seeking coexistence while competing with others externally.

Internally, the major powers have made economic development their priority and are looking to science and technology to improve people's living standards as well as increasing national strength.