Trump claimed that his Greenland foray was needed to contain the influence of China and Russia in the Arctic. The result: China is more globally powerful than ever.
Xi Jinping
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Dance of the Dictators
To the extent that he thinks strategically all, Trump’s strategy is all about what grift he can grab for himself and his family from foreign policy deals.
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China: The Art of Xi’s Deal
In classic form, President Trump concluded his hollow trade deal with Xi Jinping Thursday—and then changed the subject and the headlines. With no clear plan or rationale, he announced that the U.S. could resume nuclear testing.
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Trump’s Feeble Made-for-TV Diplomacy
President Trump left town last weekend for a six-day Asia trip, partly to change the subject and partly to score some cheap symbolic victories. As always, his goal was short-run successes, with foreign leaders fawning in his presence.
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Why China Can Collapse the U.S. With One Decree
America has made an unusually directional economic bet that is at this moment totally dependent on Chinese rare earth exports.
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Donald Trump and the End of the ‘West’
Since POTUS is hostile to democracy at home and indifferent to it abroad, it’s not clear that the West still exists.
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Director of National Intelligence Quietly Releases Corruption Report
Intelligence chief forced to disclose widespread government corruption … in China.