Haunted by Chaos is an ambitious and masterful study. In seeking to crack the 'operational code' of successive Chinese leaders, Khan argues that they all have been deeply driven by a profound sense of national insecurity. His book is a useful reminder that for all of China's apparent strengths today, its fragilities and insecurities continue--a paradox worth watching as Beijing becomes a world power.--David Shambaugh, author of China's Future Written with verve and insight, this will become the go-to book for anyone interested in the foundations of China's grand strategy under Communist rule.--Odd Arne Westad, author of The Cold War: A World History An outstanding contribution to our understanding of that most urgent of contemporary geopolitical questions: what does China want? Khan shows that Chinese grand strategy has always been a blend of ideology and pragmatism--sometimes skillful, sometimes careless, but always crucial to understanding global history and politics.--Rana Mitter, author of Forgotten Ally: China's World War II, 1937-1945 Khan’s brilliant analysis will help policymakers understand the critical rise of China in the twenty-first century. He has written the essential guidebook to the evolution of China’s strategy—crucial if we are to avoid conflict with this emerging superpower.--Admiral James Stavridis, U.S. Navy (Ret.), and former Supreme Allied Commander of NATO By emphasizing geography, Khan has unraveled the mystery of Chinese grand strategy, showing why insecurity lies at the root of Chinese power projection. A wise and seasoned book; readers will not find a shrewder analysis as to why the Chinese act as they do.--Robert D. Kaplan, author of The Return of Marco Polo’s World: War, Strategy, and American Interests in the Twenty-first Century
