More research from my recent trip to Central Asia, this time a detailed piece on China and Tajikistan’s budding relationship for Jamestown’s China Brief. Very interesting to compare Tajikistan with regards the other countries, where China clearly has more invested. Lacking a market and much connectivity into Chinese routes to Europe or to ports in [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Central Asia’
Beijing Lays the Groundwork in Tajikistan: A View from the Ground
Posted: May 27, 2012 in China BriefTags: Central Asia, China, China and the world, China-Central Asia, China-Tajikistan, Tajikistan
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The Irkeshtam Border Pass Between China and Kyrgyzstan
Posted: May 23, 2012 in China in Central AsiaTags: Central Asia, China, China and the world, China-Central Asia, China-Kyrgyzstan, Chinese foreign policy, Irkeshtam, kyrgyzstan
Another post for the site I manage as part of my China and Central Asia work, this time looking at my experiences visiting the Irkeshtam Pass between China and Kyrgyzstan. A fascinating trip, with some of the pictures courtesy of the lovely Sue Anne Tay. The Irkeshtam Border Pass Between China and Kyrgyzstan By Raffaello [...]
China and Turkey Revive Silk Road
Posted: May 23, 2012 in UncategorizedTags: Central Asia, China, China and the world, China-Central Asia, China-Turkey, Chinese foreign policy, Turkey, xinjiang
Another piece building on my growing body of China-Central Asia work, this time for a new outlet The Commentator, but alongside my usual co-author Alex. For a more concentrated look at my work on this topic, please check out the other site I co-edit: http://www.chinaincentralasia.com China and Turkey Revive Silk Road By Alexandros Petersen and [...]
A Xinjiang Trade Fair in Tashkent
Posted: May 19, 2012 in China in Central AsiaTags: Central Asia, China, China and central asia, China trade with Central Asia, Uzbekistan, xinjiang
This is going to become a more regular outlet for my writing. As part of my ongoing work on China in Central Asia, I am going to be producing more content directly for the site that I help co-edit, China in Central Asia with Alex and Sue Anne. Thanks in particular to dear Sue Anne for [...]
German Trials Highlight the Role of the IMU as a Feeder for al Qaeda Operations in Europe
Posted: May 19, 2012 in Terrorism MonitorTags: Afghanistan, Al Qaeda, Central Asia, Germany, IMU, Pakistan, terrorism
I have been travelling somewhere where this site was blocked, so I am going to be catching up on old articles for a day or so. There are also new ones in the pipeline, but apologies if you have already seen them elsewhere. First up is a piece for Jamestown that builds on my work [...]
Contest over Central Asia between allies
Posted: March 20, 2012 in South China Morning PostTags: Central Asia, China, China and the world, China-Russia, Chinese foreign policy, energy, Russia
Veering away from my recent spate of terrorism related articles, a new op-ed for the South China Morning Post, a newspaper I have written for before on China-Central Asia with the same co-author, my friend Li Lifan. This uses the recent Russian election as a spring-board for some analysis of China’s relations with Russia and Central [...]
Middle East Challenges Facing China in 2012
Posted: January 10, 2012 in Oriental Morning PostTags: arab spring, Central Asia, China, China and central asia, China and the middle east, China and the world, Chinese foreign policy, Confucius Institutes, kyrgyzstan, lone wolves, terrorism, xinjiang
A new article for 东房早报 (the Oriental Morning Post) the Chinese newspaper I sometimes contribute to about what China faces with regards the Middle East and the fall-out from the so-called Arab Spring of last year. I have also been doing a few media appearances, including being quoted in an article for Voice of America about [...]
The Limits of Regional Cooperation in Asia
Posted: November 17, 2011 in Foreign PolicyTags: Afghanistan, Central Asia, China, China and the world, Chinese foreign policy, SCO, shanghai cooperation organization, terrorism
A new post for Foreign Policy’s AfPak Channel, touching on my new growing theme of China and her Central Asian periphery. This time a focus on the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and its inelastic nature. The Limits of Regional Cooperation in Asia By Raffaello Pantucci Wednesday, November 16, 2011 – 1:59 PM Share VLADIMIR RODIONOV/AFP/Getty Images Last [...]
China’s Slow Surge in Kyrgyzstan: A View from the Ground
Posted: November 12, 2011 in China BriefTags: Central Asia, China, China and the world, China-Central Asia, China-Kyrgyzstan, Chinese foreign policy, kyrgyzstan
Another piece on China-Kyrgyzstan, this time for a new outlet within Jamestown Foundation, their China Brief. Lots of on-the-ground detail from my recent trip, with even more to come in the following weeks and months. China’s Slow Surge in Kyrgyzstan: A View from the Ground Publication: China Brief Volume: 11 Issue: 21November 11, 2011 02:54 PM [...]
Uncertain Times for Afghan Neighbors
Posted: November 10, 2011 in Washington TimesTags: Afghanistan, Central Asia, China, China and the world, kyrgyzstan, Pakistan
Another article on the theme of Central Asia after my trip there. This one is for the Washington Times, a DC newspaper I used to write for relatively regularly (on Tony Blair’s election victory; Angela Merkel’s; and Gordon Brown’s takeover). Also, my most recent journal article on terrorism was used in another newspaper story, this [...]
