Sulmaan Wasif Khan writes about the intersection of international relations and environmental history. His work often explores how ecological factors, such as water and ocean currents, shape geopolitical dynamics and human societies. He examines these complex relationships with a focus on historical context and the interconnectedness of global systems. Khan brings a unique perspective to understanding the forces that influence foreign policy and international affairs.
Before the Communists came to power, China lay broken. Today it is a global force, but its leaders are haunted by the past. Sulmaan Wasif Khan chronicles the grand strategies that have sought to protect China from aggression and ensure it would never again experience the powerlessness of the late Qing and Republican eras.
China's Cold War and the People of the Tibetan Borderlands
The narrative explores Cold War China through diverse perspectives, ranging from diplomats in capital cities to nomadic communities in remote mountain villages. It highlights the significant impact of the Tibetan crisis on the region, offering a unique view of the era that contrasts political power with the lives of those navigating contested borders in search of resources. This multifaceted examination sheds light on the complexities of identity and survival during a tumultuous period in history.