Trump administration
Trump-Xi summit: tactical concessions but little strategic breakthrough
Both Beijing and Washington can claim some kind of victory from the summit without giving up much
Kevin Warsh’s Fed: Reform agenda or reputational risk?
His early actions would show if he is a disciplined reformer or a politically convenient appointment
China thinks America is declining but still uniquely dangerous
It sees Donald Trump as both symptom and accelerant of this deterioration
The risk of the Iran war restarting is irrationally high
Neither the US nor Iran can afford this to drag on, but hubris is blinding both sides’ ability to assess the other’s readiness to fight back
US is oil supplier of last resort as Hormuz disruptions worsen
Record American exports are testing limits – and voters are sure to question why so much crude is going to other markets
Are Europe and America headed for divorce?
For now, the two sides remain locked in an unhappy marriage
Trump and the recurring assassin
Shooting on Apr 25 is third assassination attempt on the US president in under two years
China’s ‘Trump-sized’ window of opportunity
Global sentiment is shifting, presenting Beijing a generational moment – and a familiar problem
Logic demands an Iran deal. Will Trump’s fantasies allow one?
Both sides have much to lose from continuing the war, yet reason may not prevail
Trump accuses Iran of ‘total violation’ of ceasefire, threatens new attacks unless it takes deal
Teheran says gaps remain over nuclear issues, Strait of Hormuz
