US foreign policy

The opinion shift is less a new affection for Beijing than a growing fatigue with the costs of confrontation

2026-10-05T23:00:00.000Z

Tokyo wants Washington watching its back, but not necessarily looking over its shoulder

2026-10-05T07:00:00.000Z

THINKING ALOUD

It is debatable if America has achieved its aims of security or destabilised the world order more

2026-09-14T23:00:00.000Z

Accusations of influence-peddling can muddy what is really going on

2026-06-23T23:00:00.000Z

NEWS ANALYSIS

Some measures are mandated by law and will have to be removed or amended by the US Congress

2026-06-23T06:21:20.000Z

THE BOTTOM LINE

The agreement offers real economic relief, but the hard work starts now – and companies should remain cautious

2026-06-15T07:00:00.000Z

There’s a strong case for ousting President Miguel Diaz-Canel, but any attempt could risk real complications

2026-05-26T23:15:00.000Z

Xi’s move to host Russia so soon after Washington’s visit suggests Beijing plans to maintain its full portfolio of relationships

2026-05-18T05:00:00.000Z

A total of 18 CEOs and senior executives are in the group

2026-05-13T05:16:51.000Z

Some of the most useful moves Trump and Xi can make are to lower the temperature and narrow the agenda

2026-05-07T23:00:00.000Z