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Democratic Resilience

Columbia's presidential historian analyzes the impact of domestic and international tensions on the American election race: "America has experienced authoritarian regimes before. But not a man like this in the White House since Andrew Jackson." And on the Middle East: "Trump has merit, but the political dividends will go to the Democrats."

Oct 13 2025
La Stampa
In the Media
Democratic Resilience

Columbia University professor Robert Y. Shapiro, on Zohran Mamdani's statement about the Israeli hostage releases: "My reaction is that he thought he needed to say something, knowing that it would be interpreted in different ways by his supporters versus opponents."

Oct 13 2025
Newsweek
In the Media
Geopolitical Stability

What needs to happen next for Gaza to start rebuilding after the war? NPR's Michel Martin asks Jack Lew, the former U.S. ambassador to Israel under President Biden.

Oct 13 2025
NPR
In the Media
Geopolitical Stability

Jack Lew, the U.S. ambassador to Israel under President Biden, weighs in on President Trump's ceasefire in Gaza and what major questions still remain.

Oct 13 2025
CNN
In the Media
Geopolitical Stability

Jacob Lew, former U.S. Ambassador to Israel, discusses the joys of Israeli hostages returning home and what it will take to reconstruct Gaza and its leadership.

Oct 13 2025
ABC News
In the Media
Democratic Resilience

Columbia University professor Robert Y. Shapiro: "The New Jersey race has tightened and reflects the difficulties the Democrats have had holding on to their supporters."

Oct 10 2025
Newsweek
In the Media
Geopolitical Stability

Nadav Eyal, senior fellow at the School of International and Public Affairs, joins CBS News to discuss the agreement between Israel and Hamas to eventually end the war in Gaza.

Oct 09 2025
In the Media
Meet the SIPA Community

Moving to NYC can be overwhelming, but having reliable apps to help you navigate the Big Apple can be helpful! Diana shares her favorite apps to get around NYC.

Oct 09 2025
Admissions Blog
Inclusive Prosperity

Former Treasury secretaries Jack Lew and Steven Mnuchin participate in a discussion on ways to strengthen the U.S. economy, hosted by Georgetown University.

Oct 09 2025
C-SPAN
In the Media
Geopolitical Stability

Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton and Columbia SIPA Dean Keren Yarhi-Milo's new book, Inside the Situation Room, offers a window into how presidents and policymakers weigh risks, build consensus, and communicate their decisions to the wider public.

Oct 08 2025
Council on Foreign Relations
In the Media