The Islamic Party of Turkestan (IPT) is known by various names across different regions of the world. IPT is a militant organization active in Central Asia, primarily in the Xinjiang region of China, and aims to establish an Islamic state in Turkestan. Synonyms for IPT include Islamic Movement of Turkestan, Islamic Party of East Turkestan, Turkestan Islamic Movement, and East Turkestan Islamic Movement. Furthermore, the group is also known by its acronym ETIM, which stands for East Turkestan Islamic Movement. The IPT's activities have been condemned by the Chinese, Russian, and American governments, among others, for its tactics of violence and terrorism.