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
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
Middle East
'Christmas bombings' worked in Vietnam but won't drag Iran to table
The military and diplomatic situation in the Persian Gulf bears virtually no similarity to that in 1972. Here's why.
May 06, 2026
QiOSK
Another view: Forward US bases in Middle East are not obsolete
Critics may be overstating how vulnerable these forward installations are and whether they will be useless in future war with China
April 29, 2026
Middle East
Iran killed any delusions of US military domination over China
Not only did today's conflict exacerbate shortages, it also exposed how unprepared we are for a true Great Power war
April 29, 2026
Asia-Pacific
War has significantly altered major Trump meeting with Xi
Rather than a clash, these titans are likely tempered by the Middle East war. The question, who now has the better advantage?
April 22, 2026
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