Reporting
Are we pausing weapons to Taiwan because US stockpiles running dry?
Publicly, Trump called the freeze a ‘negotiating chip’ with China. Acting Navy Secretary said something completely different to Congress Thursday.
May 21, 2026
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Middle East
Is the petrodollar a war casualty or death greatly exaggerated?
Washington has a choice between managing what is a shift away from US backed currency, or accelerating it.
May 21, 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
Washington Politics
Are Democrats falling into a hawkish trap on China?
The president has actually opened the door to rethinking ties with Beijing, but partisan politics are preventing some lawmakers from walking on through
May 14, 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
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