David R. StroupMay 18, 20165 minHow do you solve a problem like a Warlord?: Dealing with the historical legacy of Xining's own MIn the last few months, reporters for a number of major newspapers and magazines (most notably Foreign Policy and The New York Times)...
David R. StroupMay 10, 20165 minPublic Space, Chinese Square Dancing (Guangchang Wu, 广场舞), and Identity in XiningMany of the discussions regarding the political implications and outcomes of urban planning describe the ways in which urban spaces allow...
David R. StroupMay 3, 20161 minVideo: Afternoon Prayer at Xining's Dongguan Grand MosqueThe undisputed heart of Xining's Islamic community is the Dongguan Grand Mosque (东关清真大寺). Located on the south side of Dongguan Avenue...
David R. StroupApr 28, 20166 minOld and New Schools: Islamic sects and ethnic identity in XiningAt first, I wasn't sure I understood the question. I continued to look blankly at the middle-aged woman running the counter at the...