Expert Voices

Joseph Torigian on Elite Transitions in the USSR and the PRC

Hoover Institution Research Fellow Joseph Torigian shares insights from his latest book, "Prestige, Manipulation, and Coercion: Elite...

Sheila A. Smith on Japan's Taiwan Policy, Cabinet Reshuffle, and Military Development

Japan expert Sheila A. Smith talks to CACR about former Prime Minister Taro Aso's August delegation to Taiwan, the improving state of...

Tuong Vu on Vietnam's Disputes with China, Relationship with Washington, and Political Involution

University of Oregon Professor Tuong Vu talks to CACR about the state of Vietnam's relations with China and the United States, as well as...

Martin K. Dimitrov on China's Regime Resilience in Comparative Perspective

Tulane University Professor Martin K. Dimitrov talks to CACR about his book Dictatorship and Information: Authoritarian Regime Resilience...

David Ownby on the Lack of Dialogue among China's Intellectuals and His Upcoming Book

China scholar David Ownby talks to CACR about the difficulties facing China's intellectuals, the impact of the end of COVID controls, his...

Timothy Cheek on His Latest Historical Research, Regime Resilience, and China in Comparative Context

China scholar Timothy Cheek talks to CACR about his upcoming research projects, the institutional charisma of the CCP, and how the CCP...

David Logan on His Newest Publication on China's Nuclear Buildup

Dr. David Logan talks to CACR about his latest monograph on China’s nuclear buildup, the potential nuclear dynamics of a Taiwan...

A "Wake-Up Call": Liana Fix on China-Germany relations and Trends in European China Policy

Dr. Liana Fix speaks to CACR about China-Germany relations, European China policy, and transatlantic approaches to China-related issues....

“Tremendous Uncertainty”: David Logan on China’s Nuclear Capabilities and China-US Nuclear Dynamics

Dr. David Logan speaks to CACR about China’s improving nuclear forces, no-first-use declaratory policy, and concerns about US...

Holly Snape on the 20th Party Congress and Intra-Party Regulation

China scholar Holly Snape talks to CACR about authoritative Party documents, the 20th Party Congress, and institutionalization of the...