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.

Asia·Middle East·Opinion

March 5, 2026

China’s Iran Strategy: Buy the Oil, Skip the Risk

When the Middle East teeters on the brink, commentators reflexively predict a Sino‑Iranian axis taking shape against the West. But that’s a mirage. For all the talk of “strategic partnership” and anti‑American

Americas·Explainer

February 24, 2026

Transparency on Trial: How a Foreign‑Funding Scrutiny Could Reshape Higher Education

Donald Trump’s renewed push to scrutinize foreign funding of U.S. universities is framed as a transparency and national security move, but it also risks chilling global collaboration and complicating already fragile university

Opinion

February 8, 2026

A Services-Led Resilience Story in Asia

At present, India is the world’s fastest-growing major economy, with robust projections indicating that it will surpass several peers in the coming decades. Yet, while China dominates global manufacturing, still accounting for

Eastward Bound: How Asia is Shaping the Future of Semiconductors

Asia is uniquely positioned to become the fulcrum of global semiconductor production, both in sheer scale and technological depth, as the world scrambles to meet soaring chip demand across industries. Not only

September 24, 2025

Technology

South Korea’s Fertility Crisis Is a Warning for the World

The birth rate in South Korea has fallen so low that it is no longer just a demographic statistic—it is an existential alarm bell. With women now averaging just 0.75 births over

September 22, 2025

Asia·Culture

California vs. Washington: The New Front Line in America’s AI Future

In American politics, technology has always been a paradox — celebrated as the engine of growth while feared as a force that must be tamed. The latest flashpoint in this uneasy relationship

September 16, 2025

Technology

China’s Gold Gambit: How a Currency Power Play Threatens the US Dollar

In a dramatic show of both military and financial muscle, China last week paraded its growing alliances with U.S. adversaries — Russia and North Korea — sending a message that its ambitions

September 10, 2025

Asia·Opinion

Wired for Change: The Global Drive Toward Electric Vehicles

The global electric vehicle (EV) revolution is gaining momentum, with certain countries staking their claim as leaders through transformative policies, robust infrastructure, ambitious targets, and technological innovations. Below is a roundup of

September 4, 2025

Planet

The Great Vaccine Reversal – Why the U.S. is Dismantling mRNA Progress

Once lauded as a scientific breakthrough that helped curb the COVID-19 pandemic, mRNA vaccines are now at the center of a sweeping shift in U.S. health policy. This month, Health and Human

August 13, 2025

Americas·Opinion

The Philippines Is Ground Zero for Chinese Disinformation Wars

When former President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested in March under an International Criminal Court warrant, his political machinery did not mobilize in the streets—it mobilized online. Within hours, a tidal wave of

July 14, 2025

Asia·Opinion

EU Rushes to Unlock Quantum Computing, but the Clock Is Ticking on Cybersecurity

Europe is laying out an ambitious plan to propel quantum computing from the laboratory into factories, hospitals and even outer space, hoping to close the gap with the United States and China.

July 2, 2025

Europe·Technology

U.S. Strikes Iran’s Nuclear Heartland; What Comes Next?

The U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites mark a historic escalation in the long-running conflict, triggered by recent Israeli-Iranian hostilities and stalled diplomacy. While the immediate military objective was to cripple Iran’s

June 22, 2025

Americas·Explainer·Middle East

When Teacher Pay Reflects Performance, Students Win

When the Washington Commanders offer multi-million-dollar contracts to star quarterbacks while paying less for backup players, no one bats an eye. It’s standard in professional sports: Pay varies based on position and

June 12, 2025

Americas·Culture

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Jennifer Xiao

China’s Iran Strategy: Buy the Oil, Skip the Risk

Transparency on Trial: How a Foreign‑Funding Scrutiny Could Reshape Higher Education

A Services-Led Resilience Story in Asia

Eastward Bound: How Asia is Shaping the Future of Semiconductors

South Korea’s Fertility Crisis Is a Warning for the World

California vs. Washington: The New Front Line in America’s AI Future

China’s Gold Gambit: How a Currency Power Play Threatens the US Dollar

Wired for Change: The Global Drive Toward Electric Vehicles

The Great Vaccine Reversal – Why the U.S. is Dismantling mRNA Progress

The Philippines Is Ground Zero for Chinese Disinformation Wars

EU Rushes to Unlock Quantum Computing, but the Clock Is Ticking on Cybersecurity

U.S. Strikes Iran’s Nuclear Heartland; What Comes Next?

When Teacher Pay Reflects Performance, Students Win

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