Aurelian Mohan
@aurelianmohan.bsky.social
Political Scientist & Adviser | Philosopher | Forbes 30 Under 30 | Project Manager at Columbia University | Expert in International Affairs
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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.
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…
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August 29, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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".
@paulschmidt.bsky.social turns now to our panellists for a substantive discussion
We will be hearing from: Alina Bârgăoanu (EIR), Karlis Bukovskis (LIIA), Oana-Antonia Colibășanu (FPRI), Ionela Maria Ciolan (Wilfried Martens Centre) & Aurelian Mohan (Columbia University)
We will be hearing from: Alina Bârgăoanu (EIR), Karlis Bukovskis (LIIA), Oana-Antonia Colibășanu (FPRI), Ionela Maria Ciolan (Wilfried Martens Centre) & Aurelian Mohan (Columbia University)
August 26, 2025 at 10:31 PM
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".
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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!
www.sipa.columbia.edu/news/sipa-ce...
Learn more about their work and impact!
www.sipa.columbia.edu/news/sipa-ce...
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.
www.sipa.columbia.edu
May 9, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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!
www.sipa.columbia.edu/news/sipa-ce...
Learn more about their work and impact!
www.sipa.columbia.edu/news/sipa-ce...
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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
The Dalai Lama faces a horrible dilemma
Tibet’s spiritual leader is set to reveal one succession plan. China has another
econ.trib.al
June 28, 2025 at 8:56 PM
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!
Joseph Nye, who coined the term ‘soft power’, dies aged 88
https://www.ft.com/content/f78aab9d-9cb0-4194-a9a3-b6d545dfc725
https://www.ft.com/content/f78aab9d-9cb0-4194-a9a3-b6d545dfc725
Joseph Nye, who coined the term ‘soft power’, dies aged 88
Former dean of Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government served in two US presidential administrations
www.ft.com
May 8, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Today is a sad day. RIP!
Interesting read.
NEW: The little-known consulting firms that tell colleges what kind of aid and discounts to offer to each individual student. Whenever I explain this to people out loud, their jaws hit the floor. I finally wrote it down. Happy May 1 decision day to all who celebrate! www.nytimes.com/2025/05/01/b...
Who Decides How Much You Pay for College? Here’s How Tuition Costs Are Set. (Gift Article)
Schools turn to little-known consultants, owned by private equity firms, to find applicants and calculate scholarships. Here’s how that affects the price you pay.
www.nytimes.com
May 2, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Interesting read.
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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)
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)
A Global Ranking of Research Productivity of Political Science Departments | PS: Political Science & Politics | Cambridge Core
A Global Ranking of Research Productivity of Political Science Departments
www.cambridge.org
March 27, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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)
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.
March 27, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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.
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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...
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.
www.nytimes.com
March 27, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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.
March 24, 2025 at 9:10 AM
I agree. Pay attention to nuances and make sure to find enough time to search for the truth before you start having convictions.
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Russia using criminal networks to drive increase in sabotage acts, says Europol
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…
www.theguardian.com
March 18, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Russia using criminal networks to drive increase in sabotage acts, says Europol
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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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The Future of US Global Leadership in an Uncertain World
YouTube video by Columbia SIPA
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February 18, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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.
youtube.com/live/mV8QmBB...
youtube.com/live/mV8QmBB...
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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.
February 27, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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.