Neysun Mahboubi

Neysun Mahboubi, Director of the Penn Project on the Future of U.S.-China Relations, discusses the vital role of educational exchanges amid rising geopolitical tensions. He shares insights from trips bringing American students to China, revealing the fears and challenges they face, especially regarding human rights dialogues. Neysun emphasizes cognitive empathy as crucial for understanding differing political views while navigating U.S. concerns about Chinese student espionage. He also reflects on past presidential approaches to U.S.-China relations and the impact on academic collaboration.