| ID | 119082 |
| Title Proper | China's strategy in Greater Central Asia |
| Other Title Information | is Afghanistan the missing link? |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Clarke, Michael |
| Publication | 2013. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Recent commentary on China's approach to Afghanistan has argued that it is either driven by opportunistic "free riding" on US-NATO efforts or a fundamental caution determined by security concerns in its restive province of Xinjiang. In contrast, this paper argues that China has three primary goals with respect to Afghanistan that mirror those toward the other states in "Greater Central Asia": (1) to ensure the security of Xinjiang; (2) to secure the development of greater economic links, including investment in natural resources; and (3) to combat the influence of the United States and India. |
| `In' analytical Note | Asian Affairs: An American Review Vol. 40, No.1; Jan-Mar 2013: p.1-19 |
| Journal Source | Asian Affairs: An American Review Vol. 40, No.1; Jan-Mar 2013: p.1-19 |
| Key Words | China ; Central Asia ; Afghanistan ; Foreign Policy ; Xinjiang |