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Shannon Tiezzi
Shannon Tiezzi is Editor-in-Chief at The Diplomat.
Her main focus is on China, and she writes on China’s foreign relations, domestic politics, and economy. Shannon previously served as a research associate at the U.S.-China Policy Foundation, where she hosted the weekly television show “China Forum.” She received her A.M. from Harvard University and her B.A. from The College of William and Mary. Shannon has also studied at Tsinghua University in Beijing.
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November 01, 2023
Uzair Younus on Pakistan’s Polycrisis
By Shannon Tiezzi
“Pakistan is facing a polycrisis and it is the convergence of political, economic, social, and security crises that makes the current situation so volatile.”
October 28, 2023
After 5 Year Absence, China’s Foreign Minister Visits Washington
By Shannon Tiezzi
During Wang Yi's visit, both sides emphasized the importance of dialogue, but were tight-lipped on what, exactly, was being discussed.
October 24, 2023
Michael Kugelman on Pakistani Politics After Nawaz Sharif’s Return
By Shannon Tiezzi
"One can't rule out anything in Pakistani politics, which are nothing if not unpredictable."
October 20, 2023
Rohan Gunaratna on the Roots of Sri Lanka’s Deadly Easter Sunday Attacks
By Shannon Tiezzi
The counterterrorism expert and author of “Sri Lanka’s Easter Sunday Massacre: Lessons for the International Community” explains how religious extremism manifested in Sri Lanka's deadliest terror attack.
October 19, 2023
How China Is Remaking the Belt and Road
By Shannon Tiezzi
Key takeaways from the third Belt and Road Forum for the future of the global initiative.
October 18, 2023
Which World Leaders Came to China’s 3rd Belt and Road Forum?
By Shannon Tiezzi
Top-level representation dropped to a new low, based largely on a lack of interest from European states.
October 12, 2023
China’s 3rd Belt and Road Forum Finally Gets a Date
By Shannon Tiezzi
The big event is happening October 17and 18. The question now is: who will show up?
October 10, 2023
Ian Johnson on the ‘Sparks’ Illuminating China’s Hidden History
By Shannon Tiezzi
“In terms of China, the dominant storyline is the surveillance state has won; China is a lost cause. My book shows that this isn’t the case.”
October 10, 2023
China’s Toothless Response to the Israel-Hamas War
By Shannon Tiezzi
China is going out of its way to avoid any criticism of Hamas for the brutal attacks over the weekend, while calling for “restraint.”
October 01, 2023
Mimrah Abdul Ghafoor on Maldives’ Presidential Election
By Shannon Tiezzi
What does Maldives’ new president mean for the country’s future?
September 12, 2023
How China’s Belt and Road Took Over the World
By Shannon Tiezzi
Mapping the BRI's growth over its first 10 years – and its transformation from a Eurasian transit corridor to an initiative with global scope.
August 31, 2023
Can Economic Ties Continue to Power China-US Relations?
By Shannon Tiezzi
A visit to China by the U.S. commerce secretary saw more deliverables than any other recent exchange, but there are still hard limits on what can be achieved.