
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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China Defense Minister Faces Investigation as Speculation Grows
Brian Hart in Voice of America — September 16, 2023
Xi's G20 no-show gives Biden and Modi an opening
Brian Hart in Axios — September 12, 2023
China’s Xi unexpectedly skipped a key BRICS event. No one is saying why
Brian Hart in CNN — August 23, 2023
Divergent interests likely to slow BRICS expansion
Brian Hart in The Japan Times — August 22, 2023
China’s gallium curbs to have limited impact on U.S. defense
Brian Hart in Japan Times — August 11, 2023
Chipmakers To Diversify as China's Rare Metals Controls Take Effect
Brian Hart in Taiwan Plus — August 1, 2023
Taiwan VP’s US Transit to Test Already Tense China-US Ties
Brian Hart in Voice of America — July 22, 2023
With Zelensky call, Xi Jinping steps up bid to broker peace – but does he have a plan?
Brian Hart in CNN — April 27, 2023
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Tracking China’s Naval Modernization at Key Shipyards
Commentary by Matthew P. Funaiole Brian Hart Joseph S. Bermudez Jr. and Samantha Lu — November 21, 2023
Submarine Diplomacy
Digital Report by Matthew P. Funaiole Brian Hart Aidan Powers-Riggs and Jennifer Jun — November 17, 2023
Analyzing the Latest Xi-Putin Meeting and China’s Belt and Road Forum
Commentary by Bonny Lin Brian Hart Samantha Lu and Yu-Jie (Grace) Liao — October 23, 2023
China Accelerates Construction of ‘Ro-Ro’ Vessels, with Potential Military Implications
Commentary by Matthew P. Funaiole Brian Hart Jaehyun Han and Jennifer Jun — October 11, 2023
Press Briefing: Previewing the BRICS 2023 Summit
Event — August 18, 2023
Is China a Leader in Quantum Technologies?
Commentary by Brian Hart Bonny Lin Samantha Lu Hannah Price and Matthew Slade — August 16, 2023
De-risking Gallium Supply Chains: The National Security Case for Eroding China’s Critical Mineral Dominance
Report by Matthew P. Funaiole Brian Hart and Aidan Powers-Riggs — August 3, 2023
Mineral Monopoly: China’s Control over Gallium Is a National Security Threat
Digital Report by Matthew P. Funaiole Brian Hart and Aidan Powers-Riggs — July 18, 2023
Analyzing China’s Escalation after Taiwan President Tsai’s Transit through the United States
Brief by Bonny Lin Brian Hart Samantha Lu Hannah Price and Matthew Slade — June 29, 2023
Debunking Reports of ‘Cracks’ in China’s Third Aircraft Carrier
Commentary by Brian Hart Matthew P. Funaiole and Joseph S. Bermudez Jr. — June 13, 2023