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.

Middle East·Opinion

April 26, 2026

The Myth of China’s ‘Neutrality’ on Iran

China is not mainly arming Iran with finished weapons; it is enabling Iran’s missile and drone ecosystem through dual-use chemicals, electronics, machine parts, and financial networks. That distinction matters, because Trump’s threatened

Asia·Opinion

April 22, 2026

Why South Korea and India Waited This Long to Become Partners

For decades, Seoul and New Delhi maintained a cordial, technically respectable partnership that never quite rose to the level of strategic necessity. South Korean President Lee Jae-myung’s visit to India was overdue

Americas·Asia·Middle East·Opinion

April 12, 2026

China Is Testing the Boundaries of the Iran War

China is no longer merely a distant benefactor of Iran. If U.S. intelligence reports are correct, Beijing is edging into something much more dangerous: active enabling of Iran’s wartime rebuild. According to The

A Nation in Limbo: South Korea’s Revolving Presidency

In a democratic nation, the presidential office is often thought of as the steadiest anchor — the core around which the machinery of government revolves. But in South Korea, that center has

May 2, 2025

Asia·Opinion

How the Philippines is Losing Ground to China in the South China Sea

In the ever-boiling cauldron of the South China Sea, Manila is adrift. On a cloudless February morning this year, a Philippine patrol aircraft was intercepted at just 10 feet by a Chinese

April 24, 2025

Asia·Opinion

Lawrence Wong’s Big Test: Can Singapore Adapt in a New Era of Protectionism?

Abstract Singapore’s 2025 General Election, set for May 3, marks a pivotal test for Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, following his recent leadership succession. Voters, grappling with rising living costs, housing affordability, and

April 16, 2025

Asia·Opinion

Trump Exempts Phones, Computers from Global Tariffs Amid Market Volatility

In a surprising policy reversal following a turbulent week on Wall Street, President Donald Trump announced exemptions for smartphones, select computers, and other consumer electronics from his administration’s global reciprocal tariffs. The

April 12, 2025

Americas·News

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

April 7, 2025

Opinion

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

April 4, 2025

Opinion

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

March 25, 2025

Explainer

America’s Dangerous Retreat from Global Health

In geopolitics, as in nature, vacuums rarely remain unfilled. When the Trump administration abruptly announced its withdrawal from the World Health Organization and paused critical U.S.-funded global health programs, many immediately warned

March 24, 2025

Opinion

Tariff Tug-of-War: The Fight to Define What’s ‘Strategic’ in U.S.-China Trade

In the ever-shifting landscape of American trade policy, the term “strategic” has become the magic word for making tough economic choices more palatable. Whether in the White House or on Capitol Hill,

February 28, 2025

Opinion

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

December 25, 2024

Opinion

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Jennifer Xiao

The Myth of China’s ‘Neutrality’ on Iran

Why South Korea and India Waited This Long to Become Partners

China Is Testing the Boundaries of the Iran War

A Nation in Limbo: South Korea’s Revolving Presidency

How the Philippines is Losing Ground to China in the South China Sea

Lawrence Wong’s Big Test: Can Singapore Adapt in a New Era of Protectionism?

Trump Exempts Phones, Computers from Global Tariffs Amid Market Volatility

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

America’s Dangerous Retreat from Global Health

Tariff Tug-of-War: The Fight to Define What’s ‘Strategic’ in U.S.-China Trade

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

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