SOUTH AFRICA'S ANTI-TERROR LAW

This article argues that whereas the waves of democratization which enveloped the continent in the early 1990s following the collapse of Eastern European one-party socialism genera ted expectations of a ‘new dawn’ for ‘good governance’ and sustainable human development on the continent, one wave after another appears to have suffered serious setbacks. Indeed, a decade later, some of the most articulate pro-democracy leaders, who came into office on the crest of the democratic waves of the 1990s have sought to manipulate their countries' constitutions in order to perpetuate their presidential tenure. Such undemocratic behaviour will only fuel speculation in the industrialized world that the New Partnership for Africa's Development is just another decorative blue-print drawn up by beleaguered African despots in order to obtain new resource inflows at a time the international community under the hegemonic leadership of the Uni ted States will be wholly preoccupied with rebuilding post-Saddam Iraq and the Israeli-Palestinian roadmap.     

South Africa's threat environment: a guide for the National Planning Commission

Abstract

The mandate of South Africa's recently appointed National Planning Commission includes addressing ‘defence and security matters’. This article seeks to outline the central elements of the threat environment facing South Africa in the foreseeable future. It is argued that South Africa faces no meaningful existential threat from conventional military forces but that its security forces will need to be prepared to address possible raids and attacks by conventional military forces both on home soil and on vital interests beyond the nation's borders. Other threats highlighted include the threats posed by potential insurgencies, by terrorism, and by crime, social unrest and banditry. Also addressed is the danger of so-called hybrid threats, in which two or more of the single threat types outlined here are combined. Finally, the article challenges the National Planning Commission to rethink South Africa's policy on peace operations in the light of the need to ensure the safety and security of the nation's citizenry.     

新型毒品犯罪与对策研究

所谓新型毒品是相对鸦片、海洛因等传统毒品而言的,主要指人工化学合成的致幻剂、兴奋剂类毒品,是由国际禁毒公约和我国法律法规所规定管制的、直接作用于人的中枢神经系统,使人兴奋或抑制,连续使用能使人产生依赖性的精神药品。中国每年被冰毒、氯胺酮等新型毒品吞食的社会财富以百亿计。新型毒品犯罪给我国禁毒工作带来了新挑战,在分析新型毒品犯罪特点的基础上,找出打击新型毒品犯罪所面临的问题,构建科学的新型毒品犯罪打防控对策。     

大学生思想政治状况分析与思考

大学生思想政治教育对中华民族的伟大复兴具有极其重要的作用。但是当前我国大学生思想状况的现实不容乐观,诚信问题突出、功利思想突起,引起社会的广泛关注。在这种形势下,高校应用先进的理论武装学生,树立正确的理想信念;加大对广大学生的精神激励,注重大学生的全面发展;发挥学生党员的先锋模范作用,以实际行动感染身边的同学;充分利用网络资源,搞好大学生政治思想的后续教育。     

支持向量机的滚动轴承状态监测

提出了一种基于支持向量机的滚动轴承状态监测方法.该方法采用小波能量表征轴承信号的特征,采用支持向量机作为分类器构建支持向量机状态监测系统.仿真实验表明该方法具有很好的在线监测性能和分类性能,该方法对于滚动轴承的监测具有一定的应用价值,并可方便地推广到其他类似的工业应用领域.     

坦克抢救车辆的现状与发展

阐述了坦克抢救车辆的特点及其在现代战争中的地位和作用,介绍了外军坦克抢救车辆的现状与发展趋势,并提出了新型坦克抢救车辆的发展设想.     

The Maoist insurgency in India: between crime and revolution

Since 2004, the Indian government has described the country's Maoist insurgency as a grave threat to domestic security. A study of the sustaining dynamics behind Maoist violence suggests that the rebels are growing operationally stronger due to profits derived from organized crime. Having built up a parasitic economy that operates within the boundaries of nominal state control, they are proceeding to undermine that same control. In effect, the Maoists have assumed characteristics of a Mafia group. With India's economic growth having surged in recent years, their ability to finance aggressive operations and consolidate their subversive infrastructure has increased correspondingly.     

BEYOND DECLARATIONS OF INTENT

This essay explores the obligations arising from the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organised Crime, signed in Palermo, Italy at the end of 2000. It also discusses the initiatives required to prepare the legal system and related infrastructure of Zimbabwe for its implementation. Zimbabwe joined more than 120 other countries in signing the Palermo convention, but has not yet ratified it. The ratification would enshrine the latest initiatives to develop effective strategies against transnational organised crime. The Palermo convention makes demands on the laws and institutions of states parties which could enhance their capacity to confront organised crime. Ratification signifies competence to implement the prescribed obligations, which can only occur after introducing suitable domestic laws, and adopting the necessary administrative mechanisms. The required reforms are bound to have certain policy and legislative implications for Zimbabwe. Regional initiatives complementary to the Palermo convention are expected to catalyse positive changes in Zimbabwe's response mechanisms.     

新疆兵团地区小学科学课教师队伍建设及授课现状的调查分析——以石河子市为例

义务教育阶段新课程体系全面进入试验阶段,新课程理念对小学科学教与学提出了更高的要求。为了更好的了解小学科学课的实施现状,本研究以新疆石河子市为例,采用问卷调查、访谈和课堂观察等方法对对石河子市小学科学教师的师资队伍现状进行了调查。调查结果显示：石河子市小学科学师资匮乏;小学科学教师的专业背景较差;青年教师居多;授课能力较低;科学教师参加教研培训活动的次数少,质量低;学校对该课程重视度不高。针对这一现状提出了相应的改革建议。