Sulmaan Wasif Khan

About the Author

Sulmaan Wasif Khan is a distinguished historian and professor of history at Tufts University, where he directs the China Program at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy. Specializing in modern Chinese history and international relations, Khan's scholarship illuminates the complexities of China's strategic evolution amid global turbulence. His acclaimed book, Haunted by Chaos: China’s Grand Strategy from Mao Zedong to Xi Jinping, offers a nuanced exploration of how Beijing's leaders have navigated ideological upheavals, geopolitical rivalries, and internal transformations from the revolutionary era to the present day. Drawing on extensive archival research and deep cultural insight, Khan's work bridges academic rigor with accessible storytelling, making the intricacies of Chinese foreign policy comprehensible to a broad audience. A frequent commentator on contemporary Sino-American relations, he continues to shape discourse on Asia's pivotal role in world affairs.