Welcome - Xudong Zhu

WELCOME!

My name is Xudong Zhu. I am a PhD candidate in International History at the University of Aberdeen.

I hold a Master of Arts in American Studies from Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg, Germany, and a Bachelor’s degree in Law with a focus on Diplomacy from Jilin University, China. My academic journey has centered on International Relations, encompassing international history, IR theory, international law, and international organizations. At Heidelberg, I specialized in U.S. history, politics, and the transatlantic alliance.

My research interests also extend to German politics and foreign affairs, German history, and the European Union.

NEWS and UPDATES

2025

    [Oct.] Honoured to be elected as a Postgraduate Member of the Royal Historical Society.
    Excited to be a Teaching Assistant for HI1022: Europe in the Twentieth Century!
    [Aug.] My essay was recognized with the Jimmy Carter Prize (Runner-up) in the 2025 China Focus Essay Contest. Read the article here.
    [Jun.] Commenced a summer internship with the EEW team (Experience, Engagement & Wellbeing) at the University of Aberdeen, contributing to projects designed to improve the international student experience.
    [Feb.] I am delighted to share that I have been admitted as a PhD candidate in History at the University of Aberdeen.

RESEARCH INTERESTS

  • Applied History
  • Global Security and Governance
  • Historical Statecraft
  • Realpolitik and Grand Strategy
  • Sino-German/European Relations
  • Sino-US Relations

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