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
indo-pacific
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
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
US-China symposium: Spheres of influence for me, not for thee?
The administration is asserting its security imperative in the Western Hemisphere but what happens when American interests collide with China's 'near abroad'? We asked 14 experts.
January 30, 2026
Asia-Pacific
Takaichi 101: How to torpedo relations with China in a month
The brand new Japanese prime minister set off a firestorm by implying war with China if Beijing attacked Taiwan
November 26, 2025
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