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

April 7, 2025

Cambodia’s New Naval Base: China Makes Waves, U.S. Feels Ripples

When Chinese and Cambodian officials cut the ribbon this weekend to inaugurate expansive new facilities at Ream Naval Base, the shimmering waters of the Gulf of Thailand became a flashpoint once again

Opinion

April 4, 2025

Embracing the Winds of Change in the Future of Work

Imagine waking up in a world where robots tend your crops, AI analyzes your health in real-time, and renewable energy powers your every move. According to the World Economic Forum’s compelling Future

Explainer

March 25, 2025

Why Taiwan Could Spark the Next Global Crisis

The Taiwan Strait, a narrow ribbon of water separating the island of Taiwan from mainland China, may be the most dangerous flash point in international geopolitics today. What lies beneath the rising

A Turning Point in Gaza: The Death of Yahya Sinwar and Its Implications

The death of Yahya Sinwar, a principal architect of Hamas’s deadly October 7, 2023, assault on Israel, marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing conflict that has gripped the Middle East. As

October 18, 2024

Opinion

Shifting Sands: How Far-Right Wins Are Reshaping Europe

In a troubling trend that threatens the fabric of European democracy, recent elections in Austria and Germany have highlighted the growing influence of far-right parties across the continent. The normalization of anti-migrant,

October 16, 2024

Opinion

WHO Investment Round: Make a Commitment to Our Common Health

We all value our health and the health of those close to us. Yet despite great strides in science and innovation our health is under threat, even in the most developed countries.

October 10, 2024

Planet

Escalating Conflict Threatens to Engulf Lebanon and the Region

In a significant escalation of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran, Iran launched a ballistic missile attack on Israel yesterday, signaling a dramatic intensification of hostilities in the Middle East. This

October 3, 2024

Opinion

How a U.S. Supreme Court Ruling Imperils Our Planet

The Supreme Court's decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo undermines federal agencies' ability to combat climate change by ending Chevron deference, shifting interpretive power to the courts. This change threatens crucial

August 9, 2024

Planet

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

August 4, 2024

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.

August 1, 2024

Opinion

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Jennifer Xiao

Cambodia’s New Naval Base: China Makes Waves, U.S. Feels Ripples

Embracing the Winds of Change in the Future of Work

Why Taiwan Could Spark the Next Global Crisis

A Turning Point in Gaza: The Death of Yahya Sinwar and Its Implications

Shifting Sands: How Far-Right Wins Are Reshaping Europe

WHO Investment Round: Make a Commitment to Our Common Health

Escalating Conflict Threatens to Engulf Lebanon and the Region

How a U.S. Supreme Court Ruling Imperils Our Planet

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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