Jean Dong
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Jean Dong
@jeandong.bsky.social
Asia Fellow, Harvard Kennedy School
Author of Chinese Statecraft in a Changing World (Springer 2023)
Research interests: Chinese history, Indo-Pacific geopolitical challenges, Sino-US AI lethal automatous weapons regulation
Jeandong@hks.harvard.edu
Pleased to share my policy recommendation for G20 South Africa.
This policy brief proposes that the G20 play a leading role in managing the AI– energy nexus through a strategic twin transition agenda that aligns digital transformation with sustainability.

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Managing the AI–Energy Nexus: G20 Policy Priorities for the Twin Transition
The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) presents both transformative opportunities and significant environmental challenges, particularly concerning energy consumption and carbon emissio...
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October 1, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Can Asians Think of Peace?—a new edited volume—brings together diverse perspectives on reimagining security and peace in Asia and beyond. Grateful to have my article “Reconceptualizing Asia’s Security Challenges” included alongside Prof.Walt & Prof. Allison.

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Can Asians Think of Peace?
This open access book provides a valuable window for understanding how the thinking on conflict management and peacebuilding in Asia has evolved over time.
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August 5, 2025 at 8:28 PM
My latest article, published by The Interpreter, explores how Deepseek's emergence impacts the strategic technology choices of Asia-Pacific nations caught between U.S.-China competition.

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AI: China and the US go head-to-head
As the superpowers vie for tech supremacy, Asia must play the usual juggling act.
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February 28, 2025 at 8:26 PM
My latest article in the Diplomat-How China manages the challenges it faces, and how the region responds, will shape Asia’s future trajectory.
February 13, 2025 at 3:08 PM
China in Asia in 2025 – A Reliable Rock in a Stormy Sea?
In the latest publication, we provide insights into China’s regional policies and prospects for 2025 through four key lenses: international relations, green transition, technology/AI, and the economy. Look forward to hearing your thoughts.
February 11, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Pleased to present our interim findings on identifying risk mismatches and proposing intervention strategies between Chinese and U.S. regulations on AI-powered lethal autonomous weapons at the Harms and Risks of AI in the Military conference in Montreal.
December 5, 2024 at 7:01 PM
My article on reconceptualizing Asia’s security challenges ari.nus.edu.sg/app-essay-je...
November 22, 2024 at 4:59 PM
A podcast on how geographical, philosophical and historical reasoning and impact on the contemporary Chinese economic policy and security policy. Listen here: buff.ly/3WdD5n4
November 22, 2024 at 4:51 PM
Happy to introduce my book: Chinese Statecraft in a Changing World: Demystifying Enduring Traditions and Dynamic Constraints. It explores the history and practice of Chinese statecraft, revealing its continuities and changes over long periods of history, as well as the impact on current geopolitics.
November 22, 2024 at 4:44 PM