Potomac Institute for Policy Studies
Dean Cheng is a distinguished expert in Chinese security policy, military developments, and space exploration, currently serving as a Non-resident Fellow at the George Washington University Space Policy Institute and a Senior Adviser at the United States Institute of Peace. With extensive experience as a Senior Fellow (non-resident) at the Potomac Institute for Policy Studies and as a former Senior Research Fellow at The Heritage Foundation, Dean Cheng has contributed to key research on military strategies and technological advancements in China. Previous roles include serving as a Senior Asia Analyst at CNA Corporation and a Senior Analyst at the U.S. Congress Office of Technology Assessment, alongside academic contributions as adjunct faculty at the Army Management Staff College. Dean Cheng's educational background includes a BA in Politics from Princeton University and studies at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Potomac Institute for Policy Studies
The Potomac Institute for Policy Studies is an independent, 501(c)(3), not-for-profit public policy research institute. The Institute identifies and aggressively shepherds discussion on key science, technology, and national security issues facing our society. From these discussions and forums, we develop meaningful policy options and ensure their implementation at the intersection of business and government. The Institute’s current endeavors have required the formation of special efforts in: Terrorism and asymmetry; Emerging threats and opportunities; National health policies; Science and technology forecasting; and National security.