Dr. Avery Goldstein

Biography

Avery Goldstein is the David M. Knott Professor Emeritus at the University of Pennsylvania, specializing in global politics and international relations. His research focuses on international relations, security studies, and Chinese politics, contributing significant scholarship to the understanding of the dynamics of power in relation to China. Goldstein has authored several impactful books including 'Rising Challenge: China’s Grand Strategy' and 'Deterrence and Security in the 21st Century.' His work has been published in prestigious journals such as International Security, International Organization, and the China Quarterly. Goldstein has held senior fellow roles, including with the Foreign Policy Research Institute, enhancing his influence in the field of political science. He has also served as the Inaugural Director of the Center for the Study of Contemporary China and Associate Director of the Christopher H. Browne Center for International Politics at the university, where he has been instrumental in advancing research and education in international relations, security studies, and Chinese politics.

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