Join me next Wednesday 11/19 when I speak at the Museum of Chinese in America in New York on my book on China, #AtTheEdgeOfEmpire. It won the Baifang Schell Book Prize from the Asia Society and was a finalist for the Orwell Prize. Ticket info: www.eventbrite.com/e/moca-talks...

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I am thrilled to return to DC – this time as Germany’s Ambassador-designate to the US. Our nations share deep friendship, common values, and global responsibility. I look forward to strengthening this partnership, connecting with people across America, and engaging with you!

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I'm honored "At the Edge of Empire" has won the inaugural Baifang Schell Book Prize for nonfiction from China Books Review @chinabksreview.bsky.social at the Asia Society @asiasociety.bsky.social. The prize recognizes writing on China and the Sinophone world: chinabooksreview.com/2025/05/13/2...

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The highlight of this month was speaking on my book on China #AtTheEdgeOfEmpire at the wonderful Jaipur Literature Festival in India and meeting talented authors. Besides my book talk, I spoke on panels on war reporting and America in flux. Thanks @willdalrymple.bsky.social and friends!

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Russia's war on #Ukraine has been years in the making. Understanding Putin's motives for going to war is key to shaping our response. I hosted an in-depth discussion with @LucianKim.bsky.social about his book Putin's Revenge, moderated by @sbg1.bsky.social. Thanks to everyone who joined!

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