In a world where daily headlines frequently spotlight China’s foreign relations, understanding these dynamics is essential for professionals in various careers and fields. Tailored specifically for Schwarzman Scholars—future leaders poised to navigate global changes—this course offers a deep dive into China’s complex international relationships and the significant domestic factors shaping its policymaking.

This course is highly interactive with a range of innovative exercises, including:

• A Conflict Management Lab on the South China Sea Disputes, featuring negotiation simulations and AI-assisted analysis of maritime demarcation, enhanced by the professor’s diplomacy dialogue practice
• A Foreign Policy Lab examining the impact of COVID-19 on international relations, based on the professor’s latest publication
• Case Study on the Belt and Road Initiative for in-depth insights into China’s global strategies. The course will examine China’s relationships with various nations and regions, from Africa to Europe and Latin America. It will also discuss the paradigm shifts in US-China relations and the East Asia security mechanism

Join us to unravel how China’s historical legacies, cultural identity, and institutional structure shape its foreign relations. This transformative course blends theoretical knowledge with real-world application, equipping you to navigate global challenges and opportunities in which China plays increasingly important roles.