Dean Cheng

About the Author

Dean Cheng is a distinguished expert on Chinese military and space capabilities, with over two decades of experience analyzing Beijing's strategic ambitions for prominent think tanks such as The Heritage Foundation and the Center for a New American Security. A former congressional staffer and senior research fellow, Cheng has advised U.S. policymakers on the implications of China's rapid military modernization, emphasizing the need for proactive Western responses to emerging threats. His incisive commentary has appeared in major outlets including The Wall Street Journal, Foreign Policy, and National Review, where he breaks down complex geopolitical dynamics for a broad audience. In his acclaimed book, Warning Order: China Prepares for Conflict, and Why We Must Do the Same, Cheng delivers a compelling blueprint for understanding and countering China's preparations for potential confrontation, urging vigilance and strategic foresight in an era of intensifying great-power competition.