... BRICS Summit was someone who is not even a member of the group. We are talking, of course, about President of the United States Donald Trump. Neither did he represent an invited member state either within BRICS Outreach or BRICS-plus. Indeed, he was not ... ... the BRICS leaders that no one will be able to “sit it out.” Yes, the meeting between the leaders of the United States and China was a success, but this did not prevent Washington from then starting a trade war with its principal rival. No matter how ...
... the United States? Russia is not the only country asking itself this question
Late last year, President of the United States Donald Trump presented the country’s new National Security Strategy. The unveiling was handled with the kind of pomp typical ... ... European leaders use every opportunity to voice their desire to preserve and strengthen allied relations with the United States.
China has reacted to the US administration’s attacks with little more than official statements, and seeks to avoid public controversies ...
... the very “look” of the upcoming summit makes it truly interesting. Vietnam’s third largest city will play host to a brilliant assemblage of global leaders who have confirmed and received their mandates for years to come. Xi Jinping triumphed as China’s leader for at least another five years, and Shinzō Abe and Moon Jae-in emerged victorious in their respective general elections. What is more, despite all the problems in Washington, Donald Trump is standing tall, and may as well last till the end of his term. In this company, Vladimir Putin of course cannot present himself as a politician who might not be able to take part in next year’s meeting in the same capacity.
... similar stalemate: direct confrontation with the Soviets proved fruitless while the Chinese remained hostile. In that case Richard Nixon and his National Security Advisor chose to think outside the box. Kissinger orchestrated the secret Nixon’s trip to China in 1972. It was a bold move, no doubt, because since the Communist takeover in 1949 United States had refused to acknowledge the new government openly demonstrating the sympathy for the Taiwan exiles.Donald Trump and Henry Kissinger met on 10th of May. Less than a fortnight later President Trump left for Saudi Arabia seeking to restore relations with America’s chief Muslim ally which were seriously damaged by the controversial immigration ban affected ...
... deterrence toward Moscow and Beijing. This risk became obvious in 2016 when problems emerged over disputed islands in the South China Sea.
Serious changes are taking place inside the collective West. The past year released the energy of social protest that ... ... for a long time in response to moderate election platforms and routine rhetoric from the entrenched establishment. Brexit and Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential election became symbols of these changes. The referendum in Great Britain ...
... However, in this scenario, China will benefit much more. It will be able to further advance its interests (including in the South China Sea) and remain a partner of Russia, maintaining calm on that border. In any case, Beijing's relations with Moscow and Washington ... ... relations between Moscow and Washington.
Clearly, a calm and measured approach to all key areas would be the best option for Donald Trump at this time. The president-elect is unlikely to benefit from drastic steps with huge expectations, as the chance ...
