Source: Responsible Statecraft
by Michael D Swaine
“Trump takes a stance toward China that is neither one of conventional engagement nor do-or-die great power competition. He apparently thinks that if he can make some great deals with Xi on Taiwan, on trade, and technology, etc., the great power problem will be resolved, and he can take another step toward his long-coveted Nobel Peace Prize. The problem with Trump’s novel treatment of the China-U.S. relationship is rather obvious, however. Great power relations are not real estate deals.” (05/17/26)