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On China, Trump wants to be Mr. Nice Guy now
The American president has shifted radically from his first administration but is it conditional, and can a 'G2' style relationship actually work?
May 17, 2026
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Asia-Pacific
China's position on the Hormuz Strait: What 'open' really means
Beijing is not going to put itself in a position where it loses access to Iranian oil, nor will it support a UN call for force
May 16, 2026
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Trump leaves China with little of substance after summit
The president’s meeting with Xi Jinping resulted in more fanfare than concrete policy change
May 15, 2026
Military Industrial Complex
Elite corporate 'patriots' parachute into Pentagon at taxpayers' peril
Hegseth killed a controversial fellows program that sent military personnel into the private sector. But then he created two new programs that are even worse.
May 15, 2026
Washington Politics
Winning? Republicans support a war that's pummeling ‘Main Street’
Fearing Trump's ire, lawmakers are risking their own political credibility and the midterms by ignoring what Americans really want
May 15, 2026
Middle East
Can Pakistan mediate war while opening trade routes to Tehran?
The dual role underscores growing influence as both a practical trade hub and a balancing force in an increasingly volatile region.
May 15, 2026
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