“Two departments of the PLA—the General Staff Department’s Third and Fourth Departments, respectively—are organized to systematically penetrate communications and computer systems, extract information, and… — Gordon Chang Copy Share Image
“We have to remember that Xi, head of a divided Communist Party, has no faction he can call his own. People often say he… — Gordon Chang Copy Share Image
“During the Cold War, the Soviet Union never could accomplish that because it was a resource exporter and was in competition with these countries.… — Gordon Chang Copy Share Image
“The China National Space Agency (created in 1993) may be the formal NASA equivalent, facilitating international agreements and cooperation, but it still operates in… — Gordon Chang Copy Share Image
“tribal leaders were crucial in destroying a significant proportion of the human trafficking networks operating in the North Sinai, the profits of which help… — Gordon Chang Copy Share Image
“Tunisia’s Educational Reform Law, passed in 1991, decreed education to be compulsory for both sexes up until the age of 16.5 Mohamed Charfi, who… — Gordon Chang Copy Share Image
“Some believe his political vulnerabilities have not only driven him into the arms of Mao but also the clutches of the country’s generals and… — Gordon Chang Copy Share Image
“Cyberwarfare is a strategic issue that the U.S. and Chinese defense establishment must address in some form of confidence-building and threat-reduction measures, along with… — Gordon Chang Copy Share Image
“battle-hardened jihadists from Syria and Afghanistan, have crossed the border into the North Sinai looking for a safe haven to consolidate their forces. Their… — Gordon Chang Copy Share Image
“there needs to be greater economic and social development in the north. Without positive change and growth, it is likely that another Tuareg rebellion… — Gordon Chang Copy Share Image
“Washington and Moscow do share common interests that could provide the basis for a long-term understanding. These include combating terrorism, handling threats posed by… — Gordon Chang Copy Share Image
“If Xi personally accepts Maoism, we should not be surprised he believes his Maoist campaign is popular across Chinese society. “Today’s Chinese leadership—under pressure… — Gordon Chang Copy Share Image
