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Trump‑XI summit: in a high‑stakes meeting the two leaders can’t afford to misread each other

Trump‑XI summit: in a high‑stakes meeting the two leaders can’t afford to misread each other

Taiwan looms as an area for possible misunderstanding and potential conflict.

14.05.2026 3

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Nicholas John Wheeler

Iran ceasefire: trust will be vital but it’s in short supply right now

Iran feels that the US has repeatedly betrayed its trust in the diplomatic process.

08.04.2026 10

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Fear built the nuclear bomb – only trust can ensure it is never used again

If the nuclear bomb was born out of fear, then ensuring it is never used again requires replacing fear with trust.

05.08.2025 20

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