# EDWARD FRIEDMAN — Courses & Reviews | UW–Madison

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EDWARD FRIEDMAN

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    "comment": "Professor Friedman is a highly respected intellectual on Chinese foreign policy and has real world experience in dealing with the CCP. Lectures aren't \"fun\" but they are incredibly factual. Be prepared to take your own notes however, but do not expect much help from him. If you're interested in foreign policy, take this class.",
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