About
Anthony Saich is the Daewoo Professor of International Affairs and Director of the Rajawali Foundation Institute for Asia at Harvard Kennedy School (HKS). He specializes in comparative political institutions, democratic governance, and transitional economies, with a focus on China. He also serves as a guest professor at Tsinghua University and advises governments and organizations globally on Asian affairs.
- Education:
- Ph.D., Faculty of Letters, Leiden University (Netherlands)
- M.A., Politics (China focus), School of Oriental and African Studies, London University
- B.A., Politics & Geography, University of Newcastle (UK)
His research explores China's governance, philanthropy, and political evolution. Recent works analyze institutional adaptability in China’s hukou system and urbanization. He chairs initiatives like the Global Vietnam Wars Studies and advises organizations such as AMC Entertainment and the China-U.S. Strategic Philanthropy.
Grants & Projects: Recent projects include studies on green finance in China, Indochina War legacies, and Bangladesh governance innovation, funded by entities like the Ford Foundation and Department of Defense.
Labs/Teams: Leads the Rajawali Institute for Asia and collaborates with institutions like Tsinghua University and Fulbright University Vietnam.
