Trump and Xi Jingping summit: How are the United States and China redefining their relationship?

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As tensions over trade, Taiwan, technology, and global influence intensify, the meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping may determine the future balance of power between Washington and Beijing. By Dr. Pshtiwan Faraj | Sulaimani, Iraq | 13 May 2026 — Kurdish Policy Analysis "We don't have permanent allies and we don't have permanent enemies, only our interests are permanent, and we have to follow them." – Henry John Temple. The root of the current Strait of Hormuz tensions is not only about shipping routes or oil prices, but also about the final collapse of the historical US concept towards Beijing. However, the 2025 National Security Strategy, released by the White House in November, says this was a historic mistake because China used the assets it accumulated to strengthen itself and compete with the West, not to become their partner. For many years, the United States alone maintained maritime security; The fifth US ship in Manama, Bahrain, worked only to keep o...
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Is This How World War Starts? Trump’s Contradictory War Signals Leave Allies and Markets on Edge

 Trump says the war could end “soon”… while sending more troops and warning of escalation.
Four weeks in — does anyone actually know the plan?


Sulaimanyah, Iraq March 28 

Kurdish Policy Analysis— Conflicting signals from U.S. President Donald Trump over the course of four weeks of war with Iran have created growing uncertainty among allies, policymakers and markets, complicating efforts to assess Washington’s strategy and endgame.

Trump has alternated between projecting optimism about a quick resolution and warning of escalation, at times suggesting the conflict could end soon while simultaneously ordering additional troop deployments and maintaining military pressure.

In recent days, the president has pointed to “progress” in negotiations and even paused certain strikes, fueling expectations of de-escalation. Yet Iranian officials have repeatedly denied direct talks, underscoring the gap between rhetoric and reality.

The mixed messaging has left analysts struggling to determine whether Washington is pursuing a negotiated settlement or preparing for a prolonged conflict. While Trump has publicly claimed the United States is “winning,” officials have also warned that military operations could extend and that the situation remains fluid.

UNCLEAR ENDGAME

The administration initially outlined broad goals, including weakening Iran’s military capabilities and curbing its regional influence, but has offered limited clarity on what conditions would constitute victory or trigger an exit.

At the same time, Trump has continued to issue shifting timelines, at times suggesting decisions or turning points could come within weeks — a pattern analysts say has contributed to uncertainty in previous crises as well.

POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC PRESSURE

The ambiguity is unfolding amid rising domestic and international pressure. Lawmakers in Washington have raised concerns about the risk of escalation, particularly the possibility of deploying ground troops, while U.S. allies seek clearer signals about Washington’s intentions.

Markets have also reacted sharply to the inconsistent messaging. Oil prices and global equities have swung in response to alternating signals of escalation and diplomacy, reflecting investor uncertainty about the conflict’s trajectory.

DIPLOMACY VS. ESCALATION

Despite intermittent talk of diplomacy, there remains little evidence of sustained direct engagement between Washington and Tehran, complicating prospects for a near-term resolution.

Analysts say the conflicting signals may reflect internal divisions within the administration or a deliberate strategy to maintain leverage, but warn that the approach risks miscalculation in an already volatile region.

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