William Tyler
- Dec 7, 2021
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Synopsis for JW3 Himalaya Course 9th Dec

The New Great Game (or The New Cold War)

The Old Great Game now writ large as The New Great Game
Borders: geographic, political, and cultural
Minor Players
Major Players
Factors in The New Great Game
India and China: The big regional two
Pakistan and the Taliban
Outside major players: USA and Russia
Outside medium sized players: Iran and Turkey
What is coming?

One new reference

The New Great Game : Chinese Views on Central Asia

NB This book is now 15 years old and is therefore somewhat dated as events are changing almost weekly.

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