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Eric Heginbotham is a Principal Research Scientist at MIT’s Security Studies Program, specializing in Asian security issues and serving as co-director of the Wargaming Lab. Before joining MIT, he was a senior political scientist at the RAND Corporation, where he led significant research projects focused on China, Japan, and regional security concerns. Heginbotham also served as a Senior Fellow in Asian Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations. He earned his PhD in Political Science from MIT after graduating from Swarthmore College. In addition to his academic work, Heginbotham is fluent in Chinese and Japanese and holds the rank of Captain in the U.S. Army Reserve. He has contributed to significant publications, co-editing 'China Steps: Beijing’s Major Power Engagement in the Developing World' (Routledge, 2018) and is known for articles in 'Foreign Affairs,' 'International Security,' and 'Washington Quarterly.' Currently, he is working on a book about Japanese military strategy and has produced various notable publications on topics related to U.S.-China military relations, Chinese defense spending, and Taiwan's security strategy.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology • Cambridge, MA
Leads research initiatives within the Security Studies Program, focusing on Asian security issues and military strategy.
RAND Corporation • Santa Monica, CA
Conducted research on China's role in regional security and U.S.-China relations.