How are digital technology and data changing business, government, and society? The Niejelow Rodin Global Digital Futures Policy Forum drew a full house to Columbia's Italian Academy for a series of discussions.

Jason Bordoff speaks with Bloomberg about tensions in the Middle East, potential next steps by the U.S., and how geopolitics are affecting the oil market:

Eyeing DA race in Queens, NYC, Ester Fuchs says Democratic primaries are becoming more competitive because there's another sector within the electorate that organizes and inspires people to turn out — and establishment Dems are all vulnerable.

Jason Bordoff asks the private sector to implement its own climate policy ahead of what policy is put forth by the public sector.

Arvind Panagariya said that the escalating trade war between the United States and China could create opportunities to bring multinational companies to India.

 Arvind Panagariya says India must increase the number of workplace opportunities in export-led areas in order to increase the quality of jobs.

Those who favor sanctions on individual Irani leaders "may not care much that there's no practical effect because that may not be what the real objective is," says Richard Nephew.

The next president could wield broad authority to orchestrate a federal geoengineering program, says Julio Friedmann.

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