Backlash challenges the way we think about global security--and about whose voices have been left out of that conversation. This is not just a regional study--this is about global power, the politics of fear and the ways that justice, accountability and the rights of those most vulnerable can be silenced. An important and often unnerving book.' -- Peter Frankopan, Professor of Global History, University of Oxford 'The most well-researched, data-rich and theoretically sophisticated book on China's growing presence in Central Asia. The authors, leading experts as long-time observers and researchers in the region, have compiled a treasure trove of ethnographic experiences and important unique data.' -- Alexander Cooley, Claire Tow Professor of Political Science, Barnard College, Columbia University 'A rare, vivid and systematic study into the impact of China's influence in Central Asia--a sensitive and critical region for China's global footprint. Backlash showcases the non-linear pathway of China's global power, as it meets unexpected upheaval by recipient countries, and attempts to readjust its strategies. A must-read for anyone interested in Global China and China in Central Asia.' -- Maria Repnikova, Associate Professor in Global Communication, Georgia State University
