Thomas Christensen, professor at Columbia University and former deputy assistant secretary of state for East Asian and Pacific affairs, will join Keough School Professor of Politics Joshua Eisenman for a timely discussion on U.S.–China relations.
Their conversation will explore how economic and military security issues intersect in the intensifying strategic competition between the two countries, and how that rivalry shapes regional dynamics in East Asia.
About Thomas Christensen
Thomas J. Christensen is the James T. Shotwell Professor of International Relations and director of the China and the World Program at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs. In addition, he serves as the Pritzker Chair at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, D.C. Christensen was previously the William P. Boswell Professor of World Politics at Princeton University. From 2006-2008, he served as deputy assistant secretary of state for East Asian and Pacific affairs with responsibility for relations with China, Taiwan and Mongolia. His research and teaching focus on China’s foreign relations, the international relations of East Asia and international security. Christensen has also taught at Cornell University and MIT. He received his B.A. from Haverford College, his M.A. from the University of Pennsylvania, and his Ph.D. from Columbia University. He was presented with a Distinguished Public Service Award by the United States Department of State.
About the series
This event is part of the Dean's Forum on Global Affairs, designed to bring world leaders into conversation with Notre Dame students, faculty and the broader community around current challenges shaping global affairs.
Originally published at keough.nd.edu.