A series of policy-oriented talks on the ethnically diverse and highly contested regions along China’s geographical edges, this year’s hybrid seminar focuses on key transformations taking place in China and Greater China today. The seminar will feature scholars who combine deep insider-outsider knowledge with analysis of policy.
Session 1: Communities
Friday, February 7, 3 pm
Elliott School of International Affairs, Lindner Family Commons & Zoom
Uyghur Diaspora Communities
Rebecca Clothey
Drexel University
Tibetan Buddhist Elites and the State
Nicole Willock
Old Dominion University
Session 2: BorderlandsFriday, February 28, 3 pm
Elliott School of International Affairs, Lindner Family Commons & Zoom
The Hong Kong - Shenzhen RelationshipDenise Ho
Georgetown University
Tibet and China’s Development PolicyTashi Rabgey
George Washington University
Session 3: IdentitiesFriday, March 7, 3 pm
Elliott School of International Affairs, Room 505 & Zoom
Taiwanese Attitudes Towards Diaspora
Amy Liu
University of Texas, Austin
Uyghurs and the Syrian Civil WarSean Roberts
George Washington University