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world28 days ago•13 min saved

Xi’s Silent Purges Tighten the PLA’s Chain of Command

Xi Jinping’s ongoing purges of senior and retiring PLA leaders have left the Central Military Commission unusually hollow, underscoring a Leninist system in which the CCP controls the gun and the military remains loyal to party patrons. Drawing on Xu Qinxian (1989) and Lin Biao (1971), the article argues the PLA has limited capacity to resist and that its dual party-military structure prevents autonomous action. The piece contends purges deter dissent, prevent institutional autonomy, and prepare for external crises by removing potential fifth-column threats, reinforcing Xi’s personal dominance over the armed forces.

via Engelsberg Ideas|

#dual-command #party-control #pla

politics2 years ago•7 min saved

"Texas Republicans Reinstate Ken Paxton, Cementing Control and Igniting Controversy"

The impeachment trial of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has revealed a power struggle within the Republican Party in Texas, pitting the emboldened hard-right against the more moderate old guard. The trial, which ended in Paxton's acquittal, highlighted the divide between the conservative Senate and the more moderate House. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who presided over the trial, criticized the House for wasting money and called for stricter impeachment rules. The acquittal suggests that the conservative wing of the party currently has the upper hand. The impeachment battle is expected to have repercussions in upcoming primary elections and could impact legislation, such as the creation of a voucher system for private schools.

via The New York Times|

#impeachment #ken-paxton #party-control