What is becoming of subnational governments’ engagement with China during an era of rising international tensions? States and cities across the United States dramatically expanded their contact and cooperation with Chinese counterparts during the early 21st century. However, many of these subnational governments have scaled back engagement and introduced anti-PRC measures in recent years amid worsening tensions. In collaborative research with Dr Sara A.

Join us for this book launch: 'An innovative analysis that traces the continuity of the state’s custodianship of Islam as the preferred religion in the Middle East and North Africa'. The event will be chaired by Professor Raihan Ismail, H.H. Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani Professor in Contemporary Islamic Studies. There will be an opportunity to ask Professor Malika Zeghal questions directly after her presentation.