How the Summit Could Change the Course of U.S.-China Competition; How the Iran War Created a New Geopolitical Divide; The Disposable Oligarchs
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At the Memorial Hall of the First National Congress, Shanghai, China, April 2025 

The Stakes of Trump vs. Xi

How the Summit Could Change the Course of U.S.-China Competition

By Kurt M. Campbell

 

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A “not available” sign at a gas station in Quezon City, Philippines, March 2026 

The Winners and Losers of the Iran Energy Shock

How the War Created a New Geopolitical Divide

By Benjamin H. Bradlow

 
A red flag flutters near the national emblem on the Great Hall of the People, before the second plenary session of the National People's Congress (NPC) in Beijing, China March 9, 2026.

When Two Superpowers Meet

A Conversation With Nicholas Burns

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A Timely Analysis of Transformations to the Global Trading System

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“This sweeping account of trade wars through history is especially valuable as the United States and China launch a new and probably long battle. VanGrasstek’s documentation is a gold mine, and his analysis contains lessons for scholars and diplomats alike.” —Gary Hufbauer

 
Red Square in Moscow, April 2026

The Disposable Oligarchs

Why Wealthy Elites Come to Regret Their Bargains With Authoritarians

By Christopher Hartwell and Tricia D. Olsen

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