Brantly Womack is Professor Emeritus of Foreign Affairs at the University of Virginia, where he previously held the Cumming Professorial Chair, and a Senior Faculty Fellow at the Miller Center, where he held the CK Yen Professorial Chair. A leading expert on Chinese national and international politics, Womack’s research focuses on China’s political development, its foreign relations, and its interactions with neighboring countries, particularly within the context of asymmetric relationships. He has authored numerous books and articles analyzing China’s political strategies, diplomatic practices, and regional dynamics. Womack is highly regarded for his contributions to the understanding of China’s global positioning and its impact on international relations, especially in the context of U.S.-China relations and East Asian politics.