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Seeing the State Through Infrastructure: Chinese Road and National Identity in Kyrgyzstan

Thu, April 3, 5:10 to 6:40pm CDT (5:10 to 6:40pm CDT), Palmer House Hilton, Floor: 7th, LaSalle 5

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This study explores the impact of China's Belt and Road Initiative in Kyrgyzstan, showing how a major infrastructure project strengthened state capacity and national identity while disrupting local power structures and tribal affiliations.

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