Ming Wan

Ming Wan is a Professor and Associate Dean at the Schar School of Policy and Government, George Mason University, where he contributes to academic leadership and research in international affairs. His work spans political economy, security, and foreign policy in East Asia.

• PhD in Government, Harvard University
• Postdoctoral Fellow, Harvard University (U.S.-Japan Relations, Olin Institute, Pacific Basin Research Center)
• Visiting Research Scholar, University of Tsukuba
• Luce Fellow, Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
• Visiting Professor, Keio University (2010–2012)

His research focuses on international relations theory, Sino-Japanese relations, and the political economy of East Asia, with particular attention to security dynamics, development models, and global governance. He examines how states balance wealth, power, and legitimacy in regional and global contexts.

The body of his scholarly work reflects deep engagement with the evolution of East Asian international order, the rise of China, and institutional competition such as through the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank. His publications span theoretical and empirical analyses of foreign policy, human rights, and strategic rivalries, especially between the U.S., China, and Japan.

Notable scientific recognition includes:

• George Washington University-Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars Luce Fellow in Asian Policy Studies

Ming Wan has advised numerous academic initiatives and research programs through his roles as Associate Dean and visiting scholar. His work has been supported by prestigious fellowships and institutional affiliations, reflecting sustained scholarly impact. He has published extensively in top journals and with leading university presses, shaping discourse on East Asian political economy and international relations.

He has been affiliated with research centers including the John M. Olin Institute for Strategic Studies, the Woodrow Wilson Center, and the Pacific Basin Research Center, contributing to policy-relevant scholarship on Asian security and development.