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East Turkestan Islamic Movement
Are Uyghur Militants Becoming ISKP’s New Force?
By Besmillah Taban and David O’Brien
As the Taliban crack down on Uyghur fighters, complying with pressure from China, the Islamic State sees a recruiting opportunity.
Did China Build a Spy Network in Kabul?
By Ezzatullah Mehrdad
Amid murky allegations of contact with the Haqqani Network, the life of one Chinese national in Kabul comes under scrutiny.
Is China Bringing Peace to Afghanistan?
By Sudha Ramachandran
China’s role in Afghanistan is undoubtedly growing. What does that mean for the peace process?
Is China’s Uyghur Challenge Changing Its Calculus on Syria?
By Michael Clarke
What to make of recent reports that China is sending special forces to Syria?
3 Convicted for Chinese Embassy Attack in Bishkek
By Catherine Putz
Incidents like the embassy bombing are exceptionally rare in Kyrgyzstan.
The Islamic State Just Threatened China. What Will Beijing Do?
By Ankit Panda
A recent Islamic State video featuring Uyghurs threatening China shouldn't have come as a surprise.
Is China’s Counterterrorism Policy in Xinjiang Working?
By Adrien Morin
China's Xinjiang experience demonstrates the perils of large-scale anti-Muslim policies.
Kyrgyz President Visits China, Stays for a Vacation
By Catherine Putz
The short working visit produced the predictable statements on Bishkek's commitment to fight the "three evils."
Al-Qaeda, the Turkestan Islamic Party, and the Bishkek Chinese Embassy Bombing
By Uran Botobekov
The August 30 bombing of the Chinese Embassy in Bishkek came after al-Qaeda's leader praised Uyghur terrorists.
Russian, Tajik, Chinese 'Traces' on Bishkek Embassy Bombing
By Catherine Putz
The August 30 attack on the Chinese Embassy in Bishkek was reportedly funded from abroad.
China’s Terrorist Problem Goes Global
By Michael Clarke
An attack in Kyrgyzstan drives home what Beijing has long feared: Uyghur militants are integrating into global networks.
China's Nightmare: Xinjiang Jihadists Go Global
By Uran Botobekov
While fighting in Syria, the Turkestan Islamic Party has joined forces with global jihadist movements.
Brits Blacklist East Turkestan Islamic Movement
By Catherine Putz
And U.S. National Security Adviser Susan Rice had "a candid exchange" about ETIM during her recent visit to Beijing.
Interview: Andrew Small on China-Pakistan Ties
By Muhammad Akbar Notezai
Discussing the regional implications of China’s relations with Pakistan.
After Paris Attacks, China Seeks More International Help Fighting Xinjiang Separatists
By Shannon Tiezzi
With the G20 leaders focused on terrorism after the attacks in Paris, China wants help in its fight against ETIM.
Pakistan Announces That It Has Defeated ETIM. So What?
By Benjamin David Baker
In a bid to please China, Pakistan says it has defeated a major Uyghur militant group within its borders.
Central Asia’s Stake in Afghanistan’s War
By Tamim Asey
Afghan forces are fighting Central Asian extremists. Time for the region to get more involved.
Beyond Doubt: The Changing Face of Terrorism in China
By Marc Julienne, Moritz Rudolf, & Johannes Buckow
The nature of terrorism in China has changed recently, both in geographical scope and in the nature of the attacks.
Can China and the US Work Together on Counterterrorism?
By Kevin Peters
Recent events may be making Beijing more open to working with the U.S. on the fight against international terrorism.
Chinese Involvement in Global Jihad
By Shannon Tiezzi
Interactions between Uyghur militant groups and other terrorist networks pose a growing concern for China.
Should China Fear Islamic Insurgency?
By Rachel Delia Benaim
Xi Jinping may well be able to solve the violence in Xinjiang, but Beijing will need to change course.
Can the U.S. and China Cooperate to Fight Terrorism?
By Shannon Tiezzi
The U.S. and China should be working together to root out militant groups, particularly in Pakistan. So why aren't they?
China Confirms 3 Dead, 79 Injured in Urumqi Terrorist Attack
By Shannon Tiezzi
The Urumqi attack hints that the nature of separatism and terrorism in China is changing. So too must China's response.
Turkestan Islamic Party Expresses Support for Kunming Attack
By Shannon Tiezzi
In an online video, TIP's leader praised the deadly attack in Kunming and promised further violence.
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