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Will the next world war begin in orbit? Jonathan McDowell on strategic competition in space Jonathan McDowell is a British-American astronomer and astrophysicist who, until two months ago, worked at the Harvard–Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics's Chandra X-ray Center, where he led the…

Astronomer and astrophysicist Jonathan McDowell @planet4589.bsky.social describes some of the many ways in which international friction—and even war—could begin in orbit.

It was a pleasure to discuss the future of the transatlantic partnership during Trans European Policy Studies Association's event entitled "The US and the future of Europe - Perspectives from Romania".

SIPA Celebrates Its 2025 Distinguished Teaching Award Winners: Stephen Biddle and Robert Walsh Both professors were selected by popular vote from SIPA’s graduating class, underscoring their influence in and beyond the classroom.

Each year, students vote to honor faculty members who have left an impact on their academic journeys. This year's Distinguished Teaching Awards were awarded to Professor Stephen Biddle and Adjunct Professor Robert Walsh

Learn more about their work and impact!
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The Dalai Lama faces a horrible dilemma Tibet’s spiritual leader is set to reveal one succession plan. China has another

The issue of who comes next raises questions for those concerned about Tibet’s future. The way other countries respond will be critical https://econ.trib.al/408KkGk

Today is a sad day. RIP!

Interesting read.

We all hate these type of lists… except when we are on it. 😉

I’m happy to see mi hermano CRK as political scientist with most “recent citations” in Latin America. 🙌

Crazy not to see Pippa Norris, who works at a pedigree place.

(I seem to be omitted because of ranking of my department)

China aims to build an autonomous Mars research station to study in-situ resource utilization by 2038. NASA & the U.S. should be more ambitious because a new space race has just started.

For John Green, It’s Tuberculosis All the Way Down The best-selling author chatted with The Times’s global health reporter about the past, present and troubling future of the world’s deadliest infectious disease.

It was a huge honor to speak with Stephanie Nolen at the @nytimes.com about our mutual obsession with tuberculosis. www.nytimes.com/2025/03/27/h...

I agree. Pay attention to nuances and make sure to find enough time to search for the truth before you start having convictions.

I have seen your live interview with CNN. Good job, sir!

Russia using criminal networks to drive increase in sabotage acts, says Europol Proxies deploying tactics including migrant smuggling in destabilisation efforts across EU, enforcement agency finds * Europe live – latest updates Russia and other state actors are driving an increase in politically motivated cyber-attacks and…

Russia using criminal networks to drive increase in sabotage acts, says Europol

The Future of US Global Leadership in an Uncertain World YouTube video by Columbia SIPA

Live now 🔴 Christiane Amanpour, Jon Finer, and @columbiasipa.bsky.social Dean Keren Yarhi-Milo discuss the evolving role of the United States on the world stage.
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How is AI transforming healthcare, business, public policy, engineering, the arts and more? Join @columbiauniversity.bsky.social for an exploration of #AI across every discipline. The #ColumbiaAI Summit on March 4 will convene leading faculty and researchers to explore the future of AI.