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Aaron Friedberg is a Professor of Politics and International Affairs at Princeton University, co-director of the Center for International Security Studies at the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs, and a non-resident senior fellow at the German Marshall Fund. He has held roles such as Deputy Assistant for National Security Affairs in the Vice President’s office (2003-2005), Defense Policy Board member, and advisory roles under the Secretary of State. Friedberg’s research focuses on international security, US-China relations, globalization, and East Asian political economy. He has authored influential books including A Contest for Supremacy: China, America and the Struggle for Mastery in Asia (2011) and Getting China Wrong (2025).
Education: AB (1978) and PhD (1986) in Government from Harvard University. Editorial roles include contributions to Joint Forces Quarterly and Journal of Strategic Studies. His recent work critiques China’s economic dominance and advocates targeted US trade strategies to counter industrial overcapacity. He frequently publishes in outlets like The Wall Street Journal, Foreign Affairs, and Barron’s.
Research emphasizes geopolitical implications of economic policies, with a focus on deterring Chinese mercantilism through strategic trade measures. His 2025 articles argue for precision in tariffs to address supply chain vulnerabilities and counter authoritarian alliances. Friedberg remains a key voice in US foreign policy debates, advising on defense, democracy promotion, and Asia-Pacific strategies.
