Michael Pillsbury

Senior Fellow for China Strategy at The Heritage Foundation, specializing in U.S.-China relations, defense policy, and strategic competition. He has served as an advisor to multiple U.S. administrations and is a prominent voice on Chinese military modernization and strategic intent.

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Michael Pillsbury is a prominent China strategist and Senior Fellow at The Heritage Foundation, one of the most influential conservative think tanks in the United States. With decades of experience in foreign policy and defense, Pillsbury has been instrumental in shaping American strategic perspectives on China. He has served as an official in the Department of Defense and as an advisor to senior government officials, bringing deep expertise in Chinese military capabilities, strategic doctrine, and U.S.-China competition. His work has consistently focused on understanding Chinese long-term strategic objectives and their implications for American interests.