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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Trump Issues Final Warning: Ceasefire Ends, Bombs Begin


Talks collapse, Iran refuses negotiations, and the countdown to renewed war begins

By Dr. Pshtiwan Faraj, SULAIMANI,  Kurdish Policy Analysis, April 21 — U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday accused Iran of repeatedly violating a fragile ceasefire and warned that American airstrikes could resume within hours if no agreement is reached.

Posting on his platform Truth Social, Trump said Tehran had failed to uphold the terms of the truce, which is set to expire late Wednesday.

“It’s very unlikely that I’ll extend the ceasefire again. If the time runs out, the bombs will start exploding again,” Trump said, signaling a potential return to military escalation.

He added that U.S. sanctions on Iranian ports would remain in place unless Tehran makes concessions on its nuclear program.

Talks falter as Iran refuses delegation

Diplomatic efforts appeared to stall as Iranian officials confirmed no delegation had been sent to scheduled talks in Islamabad.

Iranian leadership signaled defiance. The country’s parliament speaker said Tehran would not negotiate “under the shadow of threats,” warning that Iran would deploy “new cards on the battlefield” if hostilities resume.

Security in Islamabad has been significantly tightened ahead of the planned talks. Authorities have shifted schools and universities to online learning, while security forces have been deployed around key diplomatic locations and hotels.

Regional tensions remain high

The developments come amid broader instability across the region. A separate 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon remains in place, though tensions persist.

Israeli forces have warned civilians against returning to southern villages, citing alleged violations by Hezbollah. New talks between Israel and Lebanon are expected to take place Thursday in Washington, according to U.S. officials.

Since the start of the wider conflict, at least 2,387 people have been killed, according to official figures, underscoring the human cost of the escalating crisis.

Analysis: Countdown to escalation

Trump’s latest warning places the region on a knife-edge. With the ceasefire deadline approaching and diplomatic channels faltering, the risk of rapid escalation is rising sharply.

Iran’s refusal to participate in talks suggests a hardening stance, likely aimed at resisting pressure while preserving leverage. At the same time, Washington’s insistence on linking sanctions relief to nuclear concessions leaves little room for immediate compromise.

The convergence of these positions creates a volatile scenario: a ceasefire nearing expiration, stalled diplomacy, and explicit threats of renewed military action.

If strikes resume, the conflict could quickly widen—drawing in regional actors, disrupting energy flows, and triggering broader geopolitical consequences.

For now, the final hours of the ceasefire may determine whether the region steps back from confrontation—or moves decisively toward a new phase of war.

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