M. Taylor Fravel contends that the Chinese government isn’t likely to lash out militarily to distract from its domestic problems: Since 1949, China has frequently suffered from significant ethnic and political unrest and economic shocks. But virtually no leaders have started crises or wars to distract the Chinese public – even when they should have … Continue reading "Don’t Be Distracted by Alarmism Over a Diversionary War"
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