Jian Zhang

Jian Zhang is a Professor of International and Political Studies and the Associate Dean (Education) at UNSW Canberra at the Australian Defence Force Academy, University of New South Wales (UNSW), Australia. He has extensive experience in research and teaching on China’s foreign and security policy, Chinese military affairs, Asia‑Pacific security, and Australia–China relations. Jian Zhang served as Vice‑President of the Executive Committee of the International Studies Association (ISA) Asia‑Pacific from 2021 to 2024. He is also a member of the Australian Committee of the Council for Security Cooperation in the Asia Pacific (AUS‑CSCAP).