Middle East
Is the petrodollar a war casualty or death greatly exaggerated?
The US has a choice between managing what is a shift away from US backed currency using military and economic restraint, or accelerating it.
May 21, 2026
Asia-Pacific
QiOSK
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
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
QiOSK
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
QiOSK
Picking up on the vibes in Beijing before major Trump-Xi visit
Insights from my trip two weeks ago: Beijing doesn't want to indulge Trump's actions in Iran, nor lead international condemnation or an 'Axis of Upheaval'
May 13, 2026
Asia-Pacific
Taiwan is looming over this week's Trump and Xi summit
The meeting, however, offers a chance for a badly needed reset between the US and China — if they're willing to seize it
May 11, 2026
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