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![12 Regions of China: Inner Mongolia 12 Regions of China: Inner Mongolia](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-2periphery-mongol-steppe.jpg)
12 Regions of China: Inner Mongolia
By John Lee
Inner Mongolia has long served as a buffer between China and potential invaders.
![A Choice in Uzbekistan: Freshly Hatched Chicks or Cash? A Choice in Uzbekistan: Freshly Hatched Chicks or Cash?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-05-12_19-00-36.jpg)
A Choice in Uzbekistan: Freshly Hatched Chicks or Cash?
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
In modern and ancient Asia alike, food and consumable products have been stores of wealth.
![The Desolation of Merv The Desolation of Merv](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-06-05_18-28-17.jpg)
The Desolation of Merv
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
230 years ago, one of the Islamic world's most important cities was completely laid to ruin.
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