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·Opinion

August 12, 2026

The Sham Elections Won’t Buy Myanmar Legitimacy

When Senior General Min Aung Hlaing stepped off his aircraft at Bangkok’s Don Mueang Airport, inspectable under a full military honor guard and flanked by smiling Thai officials, the symbolism was unmistakable.

Asia·Opinion

July 5, 2026

Japan, India, and the Case for Trust as Strategy

There is a particular kind of diplomatic language that gets deployed when two countries want to signal that a relationship has moved from courtesy to consequence. This week in New Delhi, Japanese

Asia·Opinion

June 23, 2026

China Treats Diplomacy Like a Ledger. It Won’t Add Up

There is a seductive logic to treating foreign policy like a business. Cut the deal, extract the value, move on to the next counterparty. No sentimentality, no lectures, no expensive entanglements—just leverage,

Riding Into the Night: How Chinese Students Found Joy and Lost It Again

On a balmy summer night, under the hum of Zhengzhou’s streetlights, an extraordinary sight emerged: tens of thousands of young people on bicycles, forming a spontaneous convoy of joy and defiance. What

November 11, 2024

Culture

Three Factors Behind Donald Trump’s Resounding Win in US Presidential Election 2024

In an era marked by political volatility and shifting allegiances, Donald Trump has orchestrated what many are calling the most stunning political comeback in the annals of United States history. From a

November 7, 2024

Opinion

To Win Michigan, Harris Needs a New Message; Anti-Trump Narrative Isn’t It

In Michigan, a critical swing state where political winds shift with the economy and kitchen-table issues, Kamala Harris’ warnings about Donald Trump’s authoritarianism seem to be slipping into the background. While she

October 29, 2024

Opinion

Taiwan’s Silent Struggle: How Chinese Lawfare Threatens Global Stability

In recent months, China’s military activities around Taiwan have escalated dramatically, with simulated invasion drills, missile launches over the island, and daily incursions by Chinese fighter jets into Taiwanese airspace. These aggressive

October 22, 2024

Opinion

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

Defending the Shoal: US-Philippine Alliance vs. China’s Sea Ambitions

The South China Sea has become a flashpoint of conflict, with China’s militarization clashing with Philippine territorial claims. Heightened tensions, U.S. alliances, and ongoing confrontations increase the risk of broader regional conflict.

September 6, 2024

Explainer

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

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Jennifer Xiao

The Sham Elections Won’t Buy Myanmar Legitimacy

Japan, India, and the Case for Trust as Strategy

China Treats Diplomacy Like a Ledger. It Won’t Add Up

Riding Into the Night: How Chinese Students Found Joy and Lost It Again

Three Factors Behind Donald Trump’s Resounding Win in US Presidential Election 2024

To Win Michigan, Harris Needs a New Message; Anti-Trump Narrative Isn’t It

Taiwan’s Silent Struggle: How Chinese Lawfare Threatens Global Stability

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

Defending the Shoal: US-Philippine Alliance vs. China’s Sea Ambitions

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

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