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Areas Of Expertise

Asia Politics and Security

China International Relations

East Asia Politics and Security

India

Missile Defense

National Security Strategy and Policy

Security In East Asia

U.S. National Security Strategy

Affiliated Programs

Asian Security Program

China Program

Michael Sobolik

Fellow in Indo-Pacific Studies

Michael Sobolik joined AFPC as a Fellow in Indo-Pacific Studies in September 2019. His work covers American and Chinese grand strategy, regional economic and security trends, America’s alliance architecture in Asia, and human rights. Michael also serves as editor of AFPC’s Indo-Pacific Monitor e-bulletin, AFPC’s review of developments in the region. His analysis has appeared in The Diplomat and The National Interest.

Prior to joining AFPC, Michael served as a Legislative Assistant to Sen. Ted Cruz from 2014 to 2019 and managed his Indo-Pacific policy portfolio. While in the Senate, Michael drafted legislation on China, Russia, India, Taiwan, North Korea, and Cambodia, as well as strategic systems and missile defense. 

Michael is a graduate of Texas A&M University, where he studied political philosophy as an undergraduate. He also earned his Master of International Affairs degree in American grand strategy and U.S.-China relations at the Bush School of Government and Public Service.

Related Publications

November 19, 2019 | Bulletin

Indo-Pacific Monitor No. 2

October 31, 2019 | E-Journal

Countering China’s Security State: A Bipartisan Approach

October 21, 2019 | Bulletin

Indo-Pacific Monitor No. 1

October 9, 2019 | Article

Why Hong Kong Holds the Key to Confronting China’s Communist Party

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