
Brian Hart is a fellow with the China Power Project at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), where he researches the evolving nature of Chinese power. His particular research interests include Chinese foreign and security policy, Chinese military modernization, and U.S.-China technological competition. Prior to joining the China Power Project, he conducted research on Chinese politics and foreign policy for the Project 2049 Institute, the Freeman Chair in China Studies at CSIS, and Trivium China. Brian earned his MA with honors in China studies and international economics from the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS). He also has a graduate certificate in China studies from the SAIS Hopkins-Nanjing Center and holds a BA with honors in politics and international affairs from Wake Forest University, where he graduated magna cum laude.
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The Downlink [Jan 29, 23] What You Need to Know About The Great Ground Station Game Part 2
Brian Hart and Matthew P. Funaiole in Defense & Aerospace Report — February 1, 2023
No improvement in sight: China-U.S. rivalry to further intensify in 2023
Brian Hart in The Japan Times — January 6, 2023
World leaders met all week to address global issues. Putin appears to no longer have a seat at the table
Brian Hart in CNN — November 19, 2022
More ‘red,’ more capable and focused on Taiwan: Xi cements his grip on PLA
Brian Hart in The Japan Times — October 25, 2022
What you need to know about China’s 20th Communist Party Congress
Brian Hart in Aljazeera — October 15, 2022
撒钱比发达国家还阔,中国还是一个“发展中国家”吗?
Brian Hart in Voice of America — October 1, 2022
As Russia Raises Nuclear Specter in Ukraine, China Looks the Other Way
Brian Hart in CNN — September 23, 2022
United front: Understanding China and Russia’s deepening alliance
Brian Hart in The Christian Science Monitor — September 20, 2022
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Dire Straits: China’s Push to Secure Its Energy Interests in the Middle East
Digital Report by Matthew P. Funaiole , Brian Hart , and Lily McElwee — February 3, 2023

Understanding the Broader Transatlantic Security Implications of Greater Sino-Russian Military Alignment
Event by Max Bergmann , Brian Hart , and Meia Nouwens — December 8, 2022

China’s 20th Party Congress Report: Doubling Down in the Face of External Threats
Commentary by Bonny Lin , Brian Hart , Matthew P. Funaiole , and Samantha Lu — October 19, 2022

Eyes on the Skies: China's Growing Space Footprint in South America
Digital Report by Matthew P. Funaiole , Dana Kim , Brian Hart , and Joseph S. Bermudez Jr. — October 4, 2022

China Readies to Launch Its Newest, Most Advanced Aircraft Carrier
Commentary by Matthew P. Funaiole , Joseph S. Bermudez Jr. , and Brian Hart — June 15, 2022

China Gears Up to Launch Its Third Aircraft Carrier
Commentary by Matthew P. Funaiole , Joseph S. Bermudez Jr. , and Brian Hart — June 2, 2022

Big Military Upside to China’s New Bridge across Pangong Lake
Commentary by Matthew P. Funaiole , Brian Hart , Joseph S. Bermudez Jr. , and Smarika Bista — March 10, 2022

China Is Ramping Up Its Electronic Warfare and Communications Capabilities near the South China Sea
Commentary by Matthew P. Funaiole , Joseph S. Bermudez Jr. , and Brian Hart — December 17, 2021

In the Shadow of Warships
Digital Report by Matthew P. Funaiole , Brian Hart , and Joseph S. Bermudez Jr. — December 15, 2021

Signs Point to China's Third Aircraft Carrier Launching Soon
Commentary by Matthew P. Funaiole , Joseph S. Bermudez Jr. , and Brian Hart — November 9, 2021
