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Nathaniel Sher
Senior Research Analyst

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Nathaniel Sher was a senior research analyst at Carnegie China, where he researched China’s foreign policy and U.S.-China relations. Previously, Nathaniel served in positions at the U.S. Embassy in Beijing and the U.S. Small Business Administration. Nathaniel received a BA in history from Oberlin College and MAs in international relations from Tsinghua University and the University of Chicago.

 


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education
MA, Chinese Politics and Foreign Policy, Tsinghua University, MA, International Relations, University of Chicago, BA (hons.), History, Oberlin College
languages
English, Mandarin Chinese

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Comac’s Homegrown Aircraft Goes Global

For the first time, the Civil Aviation Administration of China set a goal for the C919 to “go abroad” in 2024.

· May 10, 2024
Jamestown China Brief
Behind the Scenes: China’s Increasing Role in Russia’s Defense Industry

While China may not want to upend ties with Europe and the United States, it seeks to ensure that Russia remains a stable strategic partner. Providing Russia with dual-use components rather than finished weapons has allowed China to provide support for Russia while claiming plausible deniability.

· May 6, 2024
In The Media
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China’s Economic Slowdown is Strengthening its Defense Industrial Base

As Beijing deprioritizes the real estate sector, it is doubling down on investment in science, technology, and national defense.

· April 10, 2024
The National Interest
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Joe Biden and Xi Jinping’s Unstable Rapprochement

No single flashpoint is undermining the U.S.-China relationship. Rather, relations suffer from a host of negative trends that are only worsening.

· April 5, 2024
The Diplomat
In The Media
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China’s Foreign Policy After the ‘Two Sessions’

Beijing’s top goal is shaping an international environment conducive to economic development.

· March 14, 2024
The Diplomat
In The Media
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Renewal of Dialogue Does Not Mean Biden Has Gone Soft on China

Through engagement from a position of strength, U.S. can advance policy goals

· February 27, 2024
Nikkei Asia
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Engagement Lite: The Logic of Biden’s Diplomacy With China

The Biden administration’s approach should not be confused with a return to “strategic engagement” – combining high-level diplomacy with economic integration.

· February 3, 2024
The Diplomat
In The Media
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Initiative Diplomacy: China’s New Rules for Global Governance, Security and Development

The Chinese foreign policy establishment will likely continue to actively promote the Global Security Initiative, Global Development Initiative and Global Civilisation Initiative as the new pillars of China’s foreign policy.

· January 9, 2024
East Asian Policy
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China’s New Diplomacy Amid Intensifying U.S.-China Competition

U.S.-China relations appear to be set on a trajectory towards long-term competition and rivalry.

· August 7, 2023
National University of Singapore
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Blinken’s Trip to China

There were extraordinarily low expectations.

· June 20, 2023
ChinaTalk