The Beijing Axis and the End of the American Monopoly
Vladimir Putin’s latest visit to Beijing, China falls into the category of events where symbolism sometimes matters more than treaties….
Trump–Xi Summit: Beijing’s Cadence and India’s Ascent
When President Donald Trump stepped onto the tarmac at Beijing Capital International Airport on 13 May 2026, the symbolism arrived carrying the weight of…
Taiwan and the Permanent Fault Line in U.S.-China Relations
When Xi Jinping told Donald Trump in Thursday’s closed-door talks that Taiwan could lead to “clashes and even conflicts” and…
Trump in Beijing, America Inc. in tow
BEIJING: Donald Trump’s visit to Beijing is being staged as a summit between two leaders, but its real message is…
Arcadia and the Anatomy of Influence
When the mayor of Arcadia, California, resigned after agreeing to plead guilty to secretly acting as an agent of the Chinese government, the…
Trump-Xi Meeting and the New Balance of Power
History rarely announces itself in real time. When President Richard Nixon landed in Beijing in 1972 to meet Mao Zedong,…
Trump Xi Summit and Global Rivalry
The upcoming meeting between US President Trump and China’s leader is expected to be merely a photo opportunity and a…
Sacred Diplomacy and the Meaning of Rubio’s Meeting with Pope Leo
Diplomacy often unfolds in conference rooms and summits, but sometimes its most consequential gestures occur in sanctuaries. Secretary of State…
Can Kim Kardashian Transform From Cultural Symbol to Genuine Role Model?
For most of her public life, Kim Kardashian has courted controversy with the same intensity that she has courted fame….
Europe’s Third Way
French President Emmanuel Macron recently laid out a “Third Way” for Europe in a world of conflict and interdependence between…
