Andrew J. Nathan, the Class of 1919 Professor of Political Science at Columbia University, was one of several experts who discussed "When Trump and Kim Meet, What Will Xi Do?" in a March 13, 2018 ChinaFile Conversation. Professor Nathan was asked how the potential summit meeting between President Trump and Kim Jong-un might affect China’s interests in the region and how Beijing … [Read more...]
Andrew J. Nathan writes “What is Xi Jinping Afraid Of?” in Foreign Affairs
Andrew J. Nathan, the Class of 1919 Professor of Political Science at Columbia University, wrote the article "What is Xi Jinping Afraid Of?" in the December 8, 2017 edition of Foreign Affairs. "Why this intense concentration of power and emphasis on obedience?" Professor Nathan writes. "Xi claimed that China is on the brink of achieving its great dream of national … [Read more...]
Andrew J. Nathan Talks to UPI About Xi Jinping’s Power Grab
Andrew J. Nathan, the Class of 1919 Professor of Political Science at Columbia University, was quoted in the December 5, 2017 United Press International article "Analyst: Xi Jinping's power grab copes with U.S. distrust." The article is about how Chinese President Xi Jinping's may be consolidating his power following the recent 19th Party Congress. "I think the Chinese … [Read more...]
Nov. 15 Event: “Business Dealings of the Chinese Ruling Elite:” Audio and Photos
Audio and photographs are now available from the November 15, 2017 event "Business Dealings of the Chinese Ruling Elite." During his time in the Hong Kong office, New York Times investigative reporter Michael Forsythe conducted research and published many articles related to the business dealings of Chinese elite. This talk provided an opportunity for Mr. Forsythe to … [Read more...]
Andrew J. Nathan Talks to the Washington Post About China’s Influence in Asia
Andrew J. Nathan, the Class of 1919 Professor of Political Science at Columbia University, was quoted in the October 31, 2017 Washington Post article "Xi Showed His Hand, Now It's Trump's Turn to Play His Cards in Asia." The article is about Xi Jinping's recent address at the 19th Communist Party Congress that asserted that China should play a more dominant role in Asia. … [Read more...]
