Brian Hart is a fellow with the China Power Project at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). He also helps to lead Hidden Reach, a CSIS special initiative that shines light on underappreciated sources of China's influence through open-source data and satellite imagery. Brian’s research focuses primarily on Chinese foreign and security policy, Chinese military modernization, U.S.-China relations, and Taiwan security issues. Prior to joining the China Power Project, he conducted research 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), and he received a graduate certificate in China studies from the SAIS Hopkins-Nanjing Center. He also received a BA with honors in politics and international affairs from Wake Forest University, where he graduated magna cum laude.
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A Russian Nuclear Anti-Satellite Weapon Is Not Good News for China
Brian Hart in The Wire China — March 17, 2024
China is in America’s sights as US defence increases its budget for Indo-Pacific deterrence
Brian Hart in South China Morning Post — March 16, 2024
China's New Antarctic Research Station Renews Concerns About Potential Security Threats
Brian Hart in Voice of America — February 16, 2024
US to deploy 5 aircraft carriers in western Pacific in show of strength to China
Brian Hart in South China Morning Post — February 14, 2024
What Trump's Taiwan Comments Tell China
Brian Hart in Newsweek — January 25, 2024
Number of US state offices in Taiwan has doubled, thanks to one woman. She could be Taiwan’s next V-P
Brian Hart in The Straits Times — January 8, 2024
Chinese Balloons Aim to Influence Taiwan’s Election, Experts Say
Brian Hart in Voice of America — January 8, 2024
China Defense Minister Faces Investigation as Speculation Grows
Brian Hart in Voice of America — September 16, 2023
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Surveying the Seas: China’s Dual-Use Research Operations in the Indian Ocean
Digital Report by Matthew P. Funaiole, Brian Hart, and Aidan Powers-Riggs — January 10, 2024
Submarine Diplomacy
Digital Report by Matthew P. Funaiole, Brian Hart, Aidan Powers-Riggs, and Jennifer Jun — November 17, 2023
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