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Bear and the dragon: same old suspicions or real pivot East? / Lain, Sarah

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After the deterioration of Russian–Western relations over Ukraine, Moscow has shown itself keen to reinvigorate its relationship with Beijing as a preferred partner – especially but not exclusively in the all-important energy sector. In addition, the two countries’ common ambitions for a multipolar international structure enhance the mutual benefits of a strong partnership. Yet, Sarah Lain argues, the Sino–Russian relationship is characterised by increasing inequality, as Moscow finds itself needing Beijing more than Beijing needs Moscow.

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China ; Russia ; Ukraine ; Un Security Council ; Dragon ; Trade and Investment ;
Russian – Western Relations ; Bear ; Real Pivot East ; Sino – Russian Relationship ; Beijing Needs Moscow ; Energy Deals ;
Ukraine Question

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Good neighbours: China’s strategic presence in central Asia / Lain, Sarah

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The northwestern Chinese region of Xinjiang is experiencing ongoing violent unrest but remains an economic gateway to Eurasia. Sarah Lain examines China’s policy to improve security and economic cooperation with its central Asian neighbours.

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Strategies for countering terrorism and extremism in Central Asia / Lain, Sarah

Lain, Sarah	Journal Article
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Terrorism and violent extremism are usually the top national security risks amongst the five Central Asian states. Although each state has its own approach to countering violent extremism and terrorism, they tend to broadly agree on the nature of the threat. Their definitions of “terrorism” and “extremism” are relatively broad in both legal definition and in practice, and they are often geared towards protecting the political and social status quo. A key challenge is that both religion and religiously-inclined, usually Islamic, groups have become blanket tools of blame to cover a range of actions and the perceived threat of actions deemed “terrorist” and “extremist”.

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Terrorism ; Turkmenistan ; Kyrgyzstan ; Tajikistan ; Kazakhstan ; Counter-Terrorism ;
Uzbekistan ; Extremism ; Foreign fighters ; Radicalisation ; Daesh

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