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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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
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
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
A Glimpse of Chinese Ballistic Missile Submarines
Commentary by Matthew P. Funaiole, Joseph S. Bermudez Jr., and Brian Hart — August 4, 2021
China’s Third Aircraft Carrier Takes Shape
Commentary by Matthew P. Funaiole, Joseph S. Bermudez Jr., and Brian Hart — June 15, 2021
China’s Opaque Shipyards Should Raise Red Flags for Foreign Companies
Commentary by Matthew P. Funaiole, Joseph S. Bermudez Jr., and Brian Hart — February 26, 2021