Trump and Xi Meet: The Key Issues Behind America’s Most Important Summit of 2026
Trump is heading to Beijing for the most consequential foreign policy meeting of his second term. He arrives as the first US president to...
Why Republicans Won the Redistricting Battle but Still Risk Losing the House
Republicans have gained a structural advantage in the 2026 U.S. House map through aggressive redistricting efforts, strengthening their position in several key states. However,...
Why Has J.D. Vance Been Quiet about China?
After a series of foreign policy setbacks – from unsuccessful peace talks with Iran to the defeat of Viktor Orbán– U.S. Vice President J.D....
The Trump–Xi Summit and the Decline of American Crisis Management
The upcoming meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping in Beijing is not a bilateral summit between two competing powers. It is a test...
Managing the New Cold War: What Trump and Xi Really Want from Their Beijing Summit
Authors: Athanasios G. Platias and Vasilis Trigkas*
When Donald Trump lands in Beijing on 14 May, the optics will matter almost as much as the...
Iran War May End, but Trump’s Ally Rifts Are Here to Stay
President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw some U. S. troops from Germany and his reaction to a recent conflict with Iran have raised concerns...
Why the Trump-Xi Summit in 2026 Is Really About Iran
Trump arrives in Beijing on May 14. The summit was originally scheduled for March, then postponed because the US got embroiled in a war...
Trump Immigration Crackdown in Minneapolis Slowed Major Federal Crime Investigations
A large scale immigration enforcement operation launched under Donald Trump in Minneapolis significantly disrupted federal crime fighting efforts in the region, according to a...
Mexico’s Bloodiest Ink: The World’s Most Dangerous Job
What is one of the most dangerous career paths in Mexico?
Now, would you have guessed journalism? The career where the only risk is carpal...
Kennedy Shifts Health Agenda Toward Quick Wins as Midterm Pressure Mounts
Robert F Kennedy Jr is recalibrating his policy approach after pushback from the White House over controversial vaccine changes. With the midterm elections approaching,...