Jennifer Xiao

Jennifer Xiao is a dedicated Political Science graduate student at the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, Columbia University. With a keen interest in public policy and international relations, she is committed to analyzing and addressing complex political issues. Jennifer's academic journey reflects her passion for fostering a deeper understanding of governance and its impact on global affairs.

Opinion

4 weeks ago

China’s Military Modernization—Six Takeaways the US Must Not Ignore

Last week, the U.S. Department of Defense dropped its annual 182-page tome on China’s military evolution. The China Military Power Report 2024, a tradition since 2000, serves as a Rosetta Stone for

Opinion

1 month ago

Navigating Uncertainty: China’s Plan to Trump-Proof Its Economy

The recent re-election of Donald Trump as President of the United States has sent ripples through global capitals, with Beijing particularly attentive to the implications for U.S.-China relations. China’s leadership, while not

Opinion

2 months ago

The Ideology Question: What Drives Trump’s China Strategy?

As Donald Trump prepares for his return to the White House, the world braces for a new chapter in U.S.-China relations. But as the contours of his China policy begin to emerge,

I Thought I Disliked These Authors. But I Was Happy to be Wrong

Dear readers, The other day I was driving with my brother, who was playing D.J., when one of his song selections took me by surprise. “I thought you hated Elvis Costello,” I said accusingly

6 months ago

Culture

Escalating Tensions: Are Israel and Iran on the Brink of an All-Out War?

The killing of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran and the targeted assassination of a Hezbollah military official in Beirut bring Israel and Iran, through its proxies, closer to war.

6 months ago

Opinion

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Jennifer Xiao

China’s Military Modernization—Six Takeaways the US Must Not Ignore

Navigating Uncertainty: China’s Plan to Trump-Proof Its Economy

The Ideology Question: What Drives Trump’s China Strategy?

I Thought I Disliked These Authors. But I Was Happy to be Wrong

Escalating Tensions: Are Israel and Iran on the Brink of an All-Out War?

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