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China Stays Tough on Xinjiang Policy Despite Growing Global Outcry
By Charlotte Gao
While scholars worldwide call for sanctions, Chinese authorities are poised to expand the crackdown to other regions.
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Xinjiang: Life During a People's War on Terror
November 12, 2018
Xinjiang: Life During a People's War on Terror
The CCP has co-opted ordinary citizens into war footing.
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Xinjiang: Life During a People's War on Terror
The ‘De-Extremitization’ Campaign in Xinjiang: A Cure Worse Than the Disease
September 15, 2018
The ‘De-Extremitization’ Campaign in Xinjiang: A Cure Worse Than the Disease
China's repression in Xinjiang is likely to backfire.
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The ‘De-Extremitization’ Campaign in Xinjiang: A Cure Worse Than the Disease
Is China Increasing Its Military Presence in Syria?
August 20, 2018
Is China Increasing Its Military Presence in Syria?
Parsing China's current -- and future -- involvement in the Syrian conflict.
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Is China Increasing Its Military Presence in Syria?
China's Growing Security Relationship With Qatar
November 16, 2017
China's Growing Security Relationship With Qatar
Despite a chill between Qatar and other GCC members, China pushes to expand counterterrorism cooperation.
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China's Growing Security Relationship With Qatar
China and Tajikistan To Establish Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
September 01, 2017
China and Tajikistan To Establish Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
Tajik President visits China to attend the BRICS Summit as a guest.
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China and Tajikistan To Establish Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
China’s Xinjiang Crackdown Continues
March 31, 2017
China’s Xinjiang Crackdown Continues
Even while Beijing pursues economic openness in the province, it's turning Xinjiang into a security state.
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China’s Xinjiang Crackdown Continues
Should the US Support China's Security Role in Afghanistan?
March 14, 2017
Should the US Support China's Security Role in Afghanistan?
Cooperation in Afghanistan could stabilize the region and potentially lead to broader joint counterterrorism efforts.
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Should the US Support China's Security Role in Afghanistan?
Is China’s Counterterrorism Policy in Xinjiang Working?
February 23, 2017
Is China’s Counterterrorism Policy in Xinjiang Working?
China's Xinjiang experience demonstrates the perils of large-scale anti-Muslim policies.
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Is China’s Counterterrorism Policy in Xinjiang Working?
Why Is Counterterrorism Cooperation So Difficult?
December 02, 2016
Why Is Counterterrorism Cooperation So Difficult?
Every country agrees terrorism is a threat. So why is it so hard to get states to work together?
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Why Is Counterterrorism Cooperation So Difficult?
China's Approach to the Middle East Looks Familiar
November 29, 2016
China's Approach to the Middle East Looks Familiar
Despite repudiating American foreign policy, China now borrows heavily from U.S.-style Middle Eastern diplomacy.
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China's Approach to the Middle East Looks Familiar
China's Economic and Military Expansion in Tajikistan
November 23, 2016
China's Economic and Military Expansion in Tajikistan
Tajikistan is emerging as a test case for China's growing security role in Central Asia.
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China's Economic and Military Expansion in Tajikistan
Will China Adhere to Its Own Norm Prohibiting Lethal Drone Strikes?
October 06, 2016
Will China Adhere to Its Own Norm Prohibiting Lethal Drone Strikes?
Think About It: Chinese drones filling Africa’s skies, watching over Beijing’s interests.
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Will China Adhere to Its Own Norm Prohibiting Lethal Drone Strikes?
Is China Establishing a Norm Prohibiting Lethal Drone Strikes in Asia?
August 12, 2016
Is China Establishing a Norm Prohibiting Lethal Drone Strikes in Asia?
China -- unlike the U.S. -- has so far refused to use UAVs to conduct targeted killings.
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Is China Establishing a Norm Prohibiting Lethal Drone Strikes in Asia?
Interview: Zachary Abuza on ISIS in Asia
August 03, 2016
Interview: Zachary Abuza on ISIS in Asia
A closer look at the threat Islamic State poses to the Asia-Pacific.
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Interview: Zachary Abuza on ISIS in Asia
China's Expanding Security Cooperation With Tajikistan
July 16, 2016
China's Expanding Security Cooperation With Tajikistan
China hopes to keep Rahmon in power, to prevent instability on its western borders.
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China's Expanding Security Cooperation With Tajikistan
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Asanga Abeyagoonasekera on Sri Lanka's Foreign Policy Challenges
February 12, 2019
Asanga Abeyagoonasekera on Sri Lanka's Foreign Policy Challenges
The Diplomat talks with Asanga Abeyagoonasekera about the future trajectory of Sri Lanka’s foreign policy challenges.
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