The real housewives of the politiburo

The year is 2025, and the Chinese government is planning for the Fourth Plenum

There’s many reasons to pay attention to this meeting, particularly with the stagnating Chinese economy and increased tensions with the United States. As a result, the Plenum must go perfectly in order to quell any rumors of instability amongst the political elite, both domestically and abroad. This is where the wives of the Politburo come in. Although they may not be in the rooms where the policy is being made, the wives are important in liaisoning on behalf of their husbands to garner support. Not only that, they must also take advantage of the propaganda wings of the Party to control any and all narratives surrounding this fateful meeting. With this, a large-scale military purging is occurring, meaning no one’s positions in the government are safe. As long as you follow the Party line and have no skeletons in your closet, there’s nothing to worry about… right?

Background guide coming soon

Crisis Director: aster boschet - aboschet@iu.edu