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Trump and Xi face an AI security dilemma – but face‑to‑face diplomacy could be a start in mitigating it

Trump and Xi face an AI security dilemma – but face‑to‑face diplomacy could be a start in mitigating it

The question is whether both leaders appreciate each other’s security fears.

24.09.2026 20

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Nicholas John Wheeler

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 20

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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 40

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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 40

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Nicholas John Wheeler