Studying China's foreign/ security policy. Retweets do not signify endorsement of views. Opinions expressed are mine alone.
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New book: "The PLA in a New Era: Individuals, Ideas, and Influence" just released from @ndupress
ndupress.ndu.edu/Publication… (1/3)
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It’s been fascinating to read reactions to this data, which shows that Taiwan’s economy grew rapidly and US-Taiwan trade also jumped during H1 2026. The data doesn’t offer a normative judgement or make any predictions about the future, but it has clearly struck a nerve…
In this policy, brief for the Toda Peace Institute I introduce the concept of a. “ reassurance spiral” and consider how it might apply to US-China relations.
toda.org/policy-briefs-and-r…
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Glaciers have lost 6.5 trillion tonnes of ice since 2000, driving 18mm of sea-level rise. Ice loss surged 36% in the last decade, with Antarctic glaciers melting at record rates. Scientists warn the trend may accelerate, reshaping coastlines worldwide.🧊 downtoearth.org.in/climate-c…
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In this new article, @JessLiao1 and @CarlaPFreeman explain the adaption of #China's Mekong #hydropower policies and changes to the approach of state-owned enterprises in response to ‘external shocks.’ tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.…
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Our latest @USIP report on #China's Global Security Initiative, based on research + high-level discussions in Southeast Asia + Central Asia. GSI serves to justify + expand greater security role for China, especially in the Global South @CarlaPFreeman
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Former President Jimmy Carter is 100 years old today! Join us in honoring our visionary co-founder, America’s humanitarian-in-chief. No other U.S. president has lived so long or done so much good for so many after leaving office. bit.ly/3zFj0Pf
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It’s been an unusual winter in the Antarctic stratosphere, with record-breaking warming events disrupting the polar vortex. Instead of its usual circular flow, the vortex elongated into a peanut shape,. Learn more: earthobservatory.nasa.gov/im…
At the recent FOCAC Chinese leader Xi Jinping linked China-Africa, security cooperation to China’s “Global Security Initiative” (GSI), prioritizing Africa in the GSI. My thoughts with @batesgill1 BatesGill. usip.org/publications/2024/0…
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Dept. of History at Georgetown University invites applications for tenure-track position in the History of China before 1800. Candidates whose interests include regions adjacent or related to China (e.g. NE, SE, Central Asia) encouraged to apply. See: apply.interfolio.com/154103
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As part of our @USIP project tracking #China's Global Security Initiative (GSI), check out this great piece by Abbos Bobokhonov on the GSI in Central Asia. An excellent analysis, cogent, insightful. Read it and the project's other work at this link:
usip.org/programs/tracking-c…
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Beijing and Moscow Go From ‘No Limits’ Friendship to Frenemies in Russia’s Backyard—Central Asia moves further into China’s orbit as Ukraine war loosens Russia’s grip on former Soviet republics
@shashamimi
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"A senior Taiwanese military official said the drills so far appeared to be repeats of other operations, involving provocatively crossing the so-called median line of the Taiwan Strait and mock attacks on vessels close to Taiwan’s 24-mile contiguous zone." telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2…