“From a financial security perspective, the danger is that China might disrupt U.S. financial markets by engaging in strategic selling of its holdings, which in turn could injure the U.S. economy. This renders the U.S. economy potentially hostage to Chinese… — Gordon Chang Copy Share Image
“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. Consequently, it had little to offer economically and, instead, offered guns and ideology. The U.S. used to be the supplier of goods and buyer of resources but, as its manufacturing base has shrunk, it has been… — Gordon Chang Copy Share
“The China National Space Agency (created in 1993) may be the formal NASA equivalent, facilitating international agreements and cooperation, but it still operates in tandem with the PLA and is involved in the defense industry.12 The China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation, a state-owned company, specializes in tactical ballistic missiles, anti-ship missiles, land-attack cruise missiles, anti-satellite interceptors, and small tactical… — Gordon Chang Copy Share
“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 sights are set on the lawless Sinai and potentially beyond, to Sub-Saharan Africa.” — Gordon Chang Copy Share
“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 radical Islam, and managing the rise of Chinese economic and military power. Unfortunately, it appears that Moscow either does not perceive these matters in the same light as Washington or is simply not pursuing a foreign… — Gordon Chang Copy Share
“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
