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.

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

Asia·Opinion

April 9, 2026

How China Weaponized Its Economy Against Japan

When Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi made a straightforward observation in November last year—that a Chinese military attack on Taiwan could threaten Japan’s own security—she inadvertently triggered what would become one of

Asia·Middle East·Opinion

March 18, 2026

China and Hormuz: The Vulnerability That Isn’t

The Strait of Hormuz is the world’s most dangerous energy chokepoint: a 21-mile-wide slit between Iran and Oman through which roughly 20 million barrels of oil and significant volumes of liquefied natural

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

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

December 20, 2024

Opinion

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,

November 22, 2024

Opinion

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Jennifer Xiao

China Is Testing the Boundaries of the Iran War

How China Weaponized Its Economy Against Japan

China and Hormuz: The Vulnerability That Isn’t

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

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

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

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