Uighur jihadism represents not only a menace for China’s internal stability but also for its reliability as a major actor in the international arena.
The posture of Beijing’s South Asian partners amplifies this existential threat: indeed, the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan and Pakistan each facilitate, either through direct engagement or tacit tolerance, the operations and mobility of Uighur extremist networks.
Through an analysis of relevant events and research on this theme, this report underscores the grey zone in the diplomatic relations of these three countries and how a concrete joint fight against terrorism can represent a source of enhancement among those governments.