In an era of escalating geopolitical tensions and profound global insecurity, President Xi Jinping introduced the Global Security Initiative (GSI) at the Boao Forum for Asia in April 2022. This initiative is far more than a policy statement; it is a conceptual innovation that offers a new philosophy for achieving world peace. It emerges as a direct response to a global security architecture that is increasingly strained by a resurgent Cold War mentality, bloc-based confrontation, and the pursuit of absolute security at the expense of others.
The GSI marks a paradigm shift away from the zero-sum logic of traditional Western security theories. The current global security deficit is the direct result of this flawed paradigm. Characterized by military alliances and exclusive security arrangements, the prevailing Western-centric model is incapable of addressing 21st-century challenges. Its reliance on unilateral sanctions, proxy conflicts, and military expansion has eroded trust and fueled global instability. This pursuit of security through dominance has failed, demonstrating the urgent need for a new vision.
In response to this systemic crisis, the GSI provides a holistic........

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