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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
The American president has shifted radically from his first administration but is it conditional, and can a 'G2' style relationship actually work?
The president’s meeting with Xi Jinping resulted in more fanfare than concrete policy change
Known as Israel's favorite American general, recently retired Erik Kurilla was credited with convincing Trump to bomb Iran in June 2025
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'
The new estimate dwarfs Trump’s initial assessment and would be close to the entirety of today’s defense budget
The defense secretary defied all expert reporting, saying "we know exactly what we have. We have plenty of what we need."
