Rana Mitter
Rana Mitter, Professor of the History and Politics of Modern China at the University of Oxford, is the author, most recently, of China’s Good War: How World War II Is Shaping a New Nationalism (Belknap Press, 2020).
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The Return of the Warlords
The Return of the Warlords
Jun 26, 2023 Rana Mitter explains why Chinese leaders are paying particularly close attention to the turmoil in Russia.
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Where Is Xi’s China Heading?
Where Is Xi’s China Heading?
Oct 14, 2022 Rana Mitter considers the country’s biggest challenges and opportunities during its leader’s unprecedented third term.
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The Manchuria Crisis Revisited
The Manchuria Crisis Revisited
Sep 16, 2021 Rana Mitter considers the impact of the 1931 false-flag incident – and Japan's subsequent occupation – on today's leaders.
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The Everlasting Mao
The Everlasting Mao
Oct 23, 2020 Rana Mitter reviews recent books on Maoism, many versions of which continue to underpin Chinese politics to this day.
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What Next for Trump and Xi?
What Next for Trump and Xi?
Apr 7, 2017 Rana Mitter reviews seven recent books that provide a glimpse of what the future of Sino-US relations may hold in store.
