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...]
“China’s 19th Party Congress – What Comes Next?”
Discussion "China's 19th Party Congress - What Comes Next?" Andrew Nathan, Class of 1919 Professor of Political Science at Columbia University Sun Zhe, Adjunct Senior Research Scholar, International and Public Affairs at Columbia University Monday, December 4th, 2017 1:00 - 2:30 PM International Affairs Building, Room 918 No registration required. Lunch will be … [Read more...]
“The 19th Congress of the Chinese Communist Party and the Futures of Chinese Politics”
Panel Discussion "The 19th Congress of the Chinese Communist Party and the Futures of Chinese Politics" Andrew Nathan, Class of 1919 Professor of Political Science, Department of Political Science, Columbia University Hua Ze, Founder of China Rights in Action L.H.M. Ling, Professor of International Affairs, The New School Mark Frazier, Professor of Politics at The New … [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...]

