Freeman Chair in China Studies

The Freeman Chair in China Studies is a leading source of insight and analysis on China’s evolving political system, domestic agenda, and foreign policy

The CSIS Freeman Chair in China Studies is a leading source of insight and analysis on China’s evolving political system, domestic agenda, and foreign policy. Our work focuses on leadership politics, policymaking and decision-making processes, party-state governance, political discourse and the role of ideology, sources of political stability and risk, and how these dynamics affect the broader world.

The Freeman Chair in China Studies was established in 1994 to advance the study of China and promote understanding between the United States and the countries of the Asia-Pacific region. It was founded by Houghton “Buck” Freeman (1921-2010).

 

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Interpret: China

Interpret: China is a Freeman Chair in China Studies project that seeks to enable a more objective understanding of China through the translation and analysis of primary source material.

 

The project seeks to transform how policymakers, companies, researchers, journalists and the broader public understand China.

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Taiwan and the Pacific

Leading scholars and practitioners from the United States, Taiwan, and Australia offer analysis and recommendations regarding cross-strait challenges, as well as opportunities for the three partners to enhance Taiwan’s regional standing.

Report by Henrietta Levin, Charles Edel, Kathryn Paik, and Emma Y. Liu — August 27, 2026

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The Asia Chessboard

Taking Stock of U.S. Strategy in Asia

Mike sits down with Randall Schriver to take stock of America’s strategy in Asia.

Podcast Episode by Michael J. Green — September 15, 2026

CSIS The Asia Chess Board
Pekingology

Kurt Campbell on China Strategy and Diplomacy

Henrietta Levin is joined by Kurt Campbell, former Deputy Secretary of State and President Biden’s “Asia Czar.”

Podcast Episode by Henrietta Levin — September 3, 2026

CSIS Pekingology
The Asia Chessboard

Asia in the New Nuclear Age

Mike is joined by Professor Vipin Narang to discuss the future of U.S. extended nuclear deterrence in Asia.

Podcast Episode by Michael J. Green — September 1, 2026

CSIS The Asia Chess Board

Taiwan and the Pacific

Leading scholars and practitioners from the United States, Taiwan, and Australia offer analysis and recommendations regarding cross-strait challenges, as well as opportunities for the three partners to enhance Taiwan’s regional standing.

Report by Henrietta Levin, Charles Edel, Kathryn Paik, and Emma Y. Liu — August 27, 2026

The Asia Chessboard

Why Europe Still Matters to Asia's Security

 Mike sits down with Dr Gorana Grgić o explore how Europe is adapting to a shifting strategic landscape.

Podcast Episode by Michael J. Green — August 19, 2026

CSIS The Asia Chess Board
The Asia Chessboard

From INDOPACOM to PACOM: Is There a Strategic Backstory?

Mike is joined by Dr. Arzan Tarapore to unpack the Pentagon's decision to revert the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM) name back to Pacific Command (PACOM).

Podcast Episode by Michael J. Green — August 14, 2026

CSIS The Asia Chess Board