Dr. Shaoyu Yuan is a scholar of international relations with expertise on foreign policy, soft power, and Sino–U.S. relations. He conducts research and teaches at Rutgers University and New York University. Dr. Yuan is the author of two books and numerous scholarly articles. His work has appeared in academic journals such as International Affairs, The Pacific Review, East Asia, Journal of Contemporary Eastern Asia, Humanities and Social Science Communications. His work has been featured in prominent media outlets, including The New York Times, USA Today, The Hill, Al Jazeera, and The Economist. He holds a B.A. from Centre College, an M.S. from Northeastern University, and a Ph.D. from Rutgers University.