“The Transformation of China: Origins of Our Times,” Arne Westad, Yale University

This is the 2025 Annual Chu Lecture. A reception will be held 4 p.m., followed by a lecture at 4:30 p.m.
 

Registration

Odd Arne Westad teaches history and global affairs at Yale. Among his books are The Global Cold War and Decisive Encounters, a history of the Chinese civil war.  He also co-edited a three-volume Cambridge History of the Cold War.  His most recent books are Restless Empire: China and the World since 1750; The Cold War: A World History; Empire and Righteous Nation: 600 Years of China-Korea Relations; and The Great Transformation: China’s Road from Revolution to Reform (with Chen Jian).  His next book, The Coming Storm: Power, Conflict, and Lessons from History will be published in early 2026.