{"title":"Sulmaan Wasif Khan","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the works of \u003cem\u003eSulmaan Wasif Khan\u003c\/em\u003e, a distinguished author and scholar whose insightful writings bring to life complex geopolitical narratives. Specialising in the intricate dynamics of East Asian politics, Khan has crafted narratives that are both compelling and educational.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eHaunted by Chaos\u003c\/em\u003e, Khan elucidates the historical evolution of China's foreign relations. This book provides an in-depth analysis of how China's past shapes its present geopolitical strategies. With meticulous research and engaging prose, Khan invites readers to explore the intricacies of Chinese diplomacy and policy-making.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith \u003cem\u003eThe Struggle for Taiwan\u003c\/em\u003e, Khan delves into one of the most contentious geopolitical issues of our time. Through a combination of historical insights and current political analysis, he outlines the complexities surrounding Taiwan's status and the global interests at play. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in the delicate balance of power in East Asia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSulmaan Wasif Khan's works are an invaluable resource for readers seeking to understand the historical and military aspects of East Asia's evolving political landscape. His writings not only inform but also challenge our perceptions of international relations, making them a must-read for history and policy enthusiasts alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-struggle-for-taiwan-by-sulmaan-wasif-khan-9780241674857","title":"The Struggle for Taiwan","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA gripping account of the past and future of Taiwan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the overwhelming chaos across Asia at the end of the Second World War, one relatively minor issue was the future of the Japanese colony of Taiwan, a large island some one hundred miles off the coast of Fujian. Handed to the Kuomintang-ruled Republic of China, in 1949 it suddenly became the focus of global attention as a random cross-section of defeated Nationalists, including President Chiang Kai-shek, fled there from Mao's triumphant Communist forces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Struggle for Taiwan\u003c\/em\u003e is a balanced and convincing account of the sequence of events that has left Taiwan for generations as a political anomaly, with issues around its status and future continuing to threaten war. With deepening democratisation, Taiwan further goads Beijing, remaining functionally independent from China even as Xi Jinping clamours for unification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis invaluable book allows readers to understand the complex story of this unique place and its role in international relations. With its striking economic dynamism and commitment to democracy, can Taiwan continue - as Hong Kong once did - to thrive, or will China conquer it? And will the world be able to maintain peace across the Taiwan Strait or will it stumble into war?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46343707230444,"sku":"9780241674857","price":59.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/462113482274.jpg?v=1744004882"},{"product_id":"haunted-by-chaos-by-sulmaan-wasif-khan-9780674271173","title":"Haunted by Chaos","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn \u003ci\u003eAmerican Interest\u003c\/i\u003e Book of the Year\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"Khan has unravelled the mystery of Chinese grand strategy, showing why insecurity lies at the root of Chinese power projection. Readers will not find a shrewder analysis as to why the Chinese act as they do.\" - Robert D. Kaplan, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Revenge of Geography\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"The essential guidebook to the evolution of China's strategy—crucial if we are to avoid conflict with this emerging superpower.\" - Admiral James Stavridis, former Supreme Allied Commander of NATO\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"An outstanding contribution to our understanding of that most urgent of contemporary geopolitical questions: what does China want?\" - Rana Mitter, author of \u003ci\u003eForgotten Ally\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBefore the Chinese Communist Party came to power, China lay broken and fragmented. Today, it dominates the global stage, yet its leaders continue to be haunted by the past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eHaunted by Chaos\u003c\/em\u003e, Sulmaan Wasif Khan analyses the calculus behind decision-making at the highest levels, exploring how China's leaders have harnessed diplomatic, military, and economic power to keep a fragile country safe in a hostile world. At once shrewd and dangerous, Mao Zedong made China whole and succeeded in keeping it so, while the caustic Deng Xiaoping dragged China into the modern world. Jiang Zemin and Hu Jintao were cautious custodians of Deng's legacy, but Xi Jinping has shown an assertiveness that has raised concern across the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChina's grand strategies, while costly, have been largely successful. But will this time-tested approach be enough to tackle the looming threats of the twenty-first century?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000630886636,"sku":"9780674271173","price":59.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/1213613482428.jpg?v=1763291610"},{"product_id":"the-struggle-for-taiwan-by-sulmaan-wasif-khan-9781802064421","title":"The Struggle for Taiwan","description":"A gripping account of the past and future of Taiwan\n\nIn the overwhelming chaos across Asia at the end of the Second World War, one relatively minor issue was the future of the Japanese colony of Taiwan, a large island some one hundred miles off the coast of Fujian. 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