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China's Strategy Toward South and Central Asia: An Empty Fortress
China's Strategy Toward South and Central Asia An Empty Fortress Author:Andrew Scobell, Ely Ratner, Michael Beckley This study analyzes what is driving China?s Central Asia and Afghanistan-Pakistan policies, identifies China?s overarching strategy, examines the extent of Chinese activities in the region, and assesses their implications for the United States. The authors contend that China projects an image of considerable strength in Central and South Asia to... more » mask serious frailty.« less