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This report discusses US and Chinese perspectives on the threats and challenges emanating from failing states, especially since the 11 September 2001 attacks. According to the authors, in addition to developing measures aimed at thwarting near-term dangers, both sides believe that long-term preventive measures are necessary to address the conditions of poverty, poor governance, chronic violence, criminal networks, weak infrastructure and religious or ethnic extremism in these regions that give rise to new security threats. They propose that the US and China should work together in multilateral institutions to improve these organizations' responsiveness to the challenges posed by failing states.