Is President Xi Jinping of China the most powerful leader since Mao Zedong? Andrew Nathan comments for the South China Morning Post.

Takatoshi Ito discussed “Reviving Japan’s Economy: The Role of Policy” in a visit to the UN University in Tokyo.

Dean Merit E. Janow, Professor Sarah Holloway, and Manal Kahi MPA '15 comment on the fifth anniversary of the Columbia Lab. 

Michael J. Fitzpatrick MIA '85 began his duties as the new U.S. ambassador to Ecuador on June 24.

Steven Cohen writes implementing a modern energy system not only helps the planet but comes with the added bonus of increasing productivity.

Bunmi Akinnusotu MPA '14 is deputy director of the Rangel Program, which attracts and prepares students from historically underrepresented backgrounds to join the United States' diplomatic corps.

Safwan Masri comments on the Trump administration's economic policies towards Israel and Palestine as being political in nature.

Jason Healey shares the best ways to protect your data from thieves and hackers.