US and China: Not a G2 reboot, but possibly a G2 overlay
New Delhi must sharpen diplomatic signalling and make it clear to partners and rivals alike that it values open regional architectures
Trump and Xi pause trade war, not rivalry
China secured the more durable advantage — retaining policy space even as the US claimed a short-term victory.
C Raja Mohan writes: When Trump meets Xi, will a new global order emerge?
The so-called ‘global peace plan’ is unlikely to contain binding commitments or operational timelines. Rather, it will serve as a political document projecting the shared responsibility of Washington and Beijing […]
C Raja Mohan writes | Trump’s visit to Asia: Flux in US-China ties has consequences for Asian nations
Many worry Trump might sacrifice Taiwan or other Asian interests for a deal with China. Yet, signs from Trump’s Asia tour suggest continuity as well as adjustment